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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.99, 9,427.30 and 2,124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.99, 9,427.30 and 2,124.97 is: 3,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.99 : 9,427.30 = 2,124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.99/9,427.30 = 2,124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.99x = 9,427.30 × 2,124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.99x = 20,032,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032,729.68/6,284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.39

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