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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.99, 9,440.33 and 2,133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.99, 9,440.33 and 2,133.89 is: 3,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.99 : 9,440.33 = 2,133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.99/9,440.33 = 2,133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.99x = 9,440.33 × 2,133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.99x = 20,144,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,625.78/6,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.61

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