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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.60, 9,436.80 and 2,129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.60, 9,436.80 and 2,129.90 is: 3,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.60 : 9,436.80 = 2,129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.60/9,436.80 = 2,129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.60x = 9,436.80 × 2,129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.60x = 20,099,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,440.32/6,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.15

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