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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.92, 9,436.38 and 2,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.92, 9,436.38 and 2,130.94 is: 3,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.92 : 9,436.38 = 2,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.92/9,436.38 = 2,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.92x = 9,436.38 × 2,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.92x = 20,108,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108,359.60/6,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.41

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