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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.72, 9,441.18 and 2,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.72, 9,441.18 and 2,134.50 is: 3,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.72 : 9,441.18 = 2,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.72/9,441.18 = 2,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.72x = 9,441.18 × 2,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.72x = 20,152,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,198.71/6,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.95

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