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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.97, 9,429.84 and 2,127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.97, 9,429.84 and 2,127.03 is: 3,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.97 : 9,429.84 = 2,127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.97/9,429.84 = 2,127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.97x = 9,429.84 × 2,127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.97x = 20,057,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,552.58/6,290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.31

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