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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.25, 9,439.57 and 2,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.25, 9,439.57 and 2,131.14 is: 3,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.25 : 9,439.57 = 2,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.25/9,439.57 = 2,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.25x = 9,439.57 × 2,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.25x = 20,117,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,083.27/6,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.12

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