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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.47, 9,438.60 and 2,131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.47, 9,438.60 and 2,131.13 is: 3,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.47 : 9,438.60 = 2,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.47/9,438.60 = 2,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.47x = 9,438.60 × 2,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.47x = 20,114,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114,883.62/6,291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.17

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