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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.06, 9,427.05 and 2,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.06, 9,427.05 and 2,124.90 is: 3,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.06 : 9,427.05 = 2,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.06/9,427.05 = 2,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.06x = 9,427.05 × 2,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.06x = 20,031,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031,538.55/6,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.17

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