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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.02, 9,427.55 and 2,123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.02, 9,427.55 and 2,123.92 is: 3,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.02 : 9,427.55 = 2,123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.02/9,427.55 = 2,123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.02x = 9,427.55 × 2,123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.02x = 20,023,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,362.00/6,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.89

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