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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294, 9,442.36 and 2,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294, 9,442.36 and 2,134.12 is: 3,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294 : 9,442.36 = 2,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294/9,442.36 = 2,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294x = 9,442.36 × 2,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294x = 20,151,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151,129.32/6,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.64

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