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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.96, 9,427.89 and 2,123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.96, 9,427.89 and 2,123.58 is: 3,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.96 : 9,427.89 = 2,123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.96/9,427.89 = 2,123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.96x = 9,427.89 × 2,123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.96x = 20,020,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020,878.65/6,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.52

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