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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.48, 9,439.65 and 2,133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.48, 9,439.65 and 2,133.42 is: 3,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.48 : 9,439.65 = 2,133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.48/9,439.65 = 2,133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.48x = 9,439.65 × 2,133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.48x = 20,138,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138,738.10/6,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.43

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