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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.33, 9,428.46 and 2,123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.33, 9,428.46 and 2,123.96 is: 3,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.33 : 9,428.46 = 2,123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.33/9,428.46 = 2,123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.33x = 9,428.46 × 2,123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.33x = 20,025,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025,671.90/6,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.10

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