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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.63, 9,430.96 and 2,126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.63, 9,430.96 and 2,126.89 is: 3,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.63 : 9,430.96 = 2,126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.63/9,430.96 = 2,126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.63x = 9,430.96 × 2,126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.63x = 20,058,614.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058,614.51/6,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.68

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