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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293, 9,440.86 and 2,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293, 9,440.86 and 2,133.12 is: 3,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293 : 9,440.86 = 2,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293/9,440.86 = 2,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293x = 9,440.86 × 2,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293x = 20,138,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138,487.28/6,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.14

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