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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.27, 9,430.86 and 2,127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.27, 9,430.86 and 2,127.21 is: 3,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.27 : 9,430.86 = 2,127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.27/9,430.86 = 2,127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.27x = 9,430.86 × 2,127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.27x = 20,061,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061,419.70/6,288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.29

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