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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.40, 9,426.55 and 2,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.40, 9,426.55 and 2,125.32 is: 3,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.40 : 9,426.55 = 2,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.40/9,426.55 = 2,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.40x = 9,426.55 × 2,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.40x = 20,034,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,424.62/6,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.45

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