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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.05, 9,436.59 and 2,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.05, 9,436.59 and 2,131.10 is: 3,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.05 : 9,436.59 = 2,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.05/9,436.59 = 2,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.05x = 9,436.59 × 2,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.05x = 20,110,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,316.95/6,291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.66

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