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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.42, 9,442.96 and 2,134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.42, 9,442.96 and 2,134.22 is: 3,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.42 : 9,442.96 = 2,134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.42/9,442.96 = 2,134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.42x = 9,442.96 × 2,134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.42x = 20,153,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,354.09/6,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.78

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