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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.83, 9,435.74 and 2,130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.83, 9,435.74 and 2,130.07 is: 3,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.83 : 9,435.74 = 2,130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.83/9,435.74 = 2,130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.83x = 9,435.74 × 2,130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.83x = 20,098,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098,808.67/6,289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.45

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