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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.66, 9,438.45 and 2,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.66, 9,438.45 and 2,132.58 is: 3,198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.66 : 9,438.45 = 2,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.66/9,438.45 = 2,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.66x = 9,438.45 × 2,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.66x = 20,128,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,249.70/6,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.69

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