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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.62, 9,439.65 and 2,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.62, 9,439.65 and 2,131.20 is: 3,197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.62 : 9,439.65 = 2,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.62/9,439.65 = 2,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.62x = 9,439.65 × 2,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.62x = 20,117,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,782.08/6,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.04

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