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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.79, 9,423.27 and 2,123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.79, 9,423.27 and 2,123.55 is: 3,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.79 : 9,423.27 = 2,123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.79/9,423.27 = 2,123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.79x = 9,423.27 × 2,123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.79x = 20,010,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010,785.01/6,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.00

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