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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.26, 9,437.56 and 2,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.26, 9,437.56 and 2,132.10 is: 3,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.26 : 9,437.56 = 2,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.26/9,437.56 = 2,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.26x = 9,437.56 × 2,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.26x = 20,121,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121,821.68/6,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.87

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