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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.35, 9,425.90 and 2,124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.35, 9,425.90 and 2,124.41 is: 3,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.35 : 9,425.90 = 2,124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.35/9,425.90 = 2,124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.35x = 9,425.90 × 2,124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.35x = 20,024,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024,434.40/6,288.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.37

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