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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.55, 9,435.72 and 2,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.55, 9,435.72 and 2,130.55 is: 3,195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.55 : 9,435.72 = 2,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.55/9,435.72 = 2,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.55x = 9,435.72 × 2,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.55x = 20,103,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103,273.25/6,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.79

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