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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.33, 9,436.25 and 2,131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.33, 9,436.25 and 2,131.33 is: 3,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.33 : 9,436.25 = 2,131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.33/9,436.25 = 2,131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.33x = 9,436.25 × 2,131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.33x = 20,111,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,111,762.71/6,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.74

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