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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.34, 9,430.00 and 2,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.34, 9,430.00 and 2,127.27 is: 3,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.34 : 9,430.00 = 2,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.34/9,430.00 = 2,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.34x = 9,430.00 × 2,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.34x = 20,060,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,150.78/6,287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.56

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