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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.47, 9,427.59 and 2,125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.47, 9,427.59 and 2,125.53 is: 3,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.47 : 9,427.59 = 2,125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.47/9,427.59 = 2,125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.47x = 9,427.59 × 2,125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.47x = 20,038,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038,625.37/6,289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.06

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