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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.97, 9,435.84 and 2,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.97, 9,435.84 and 2,131.03 is: 3,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.97 : 9,435.84 = 2,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.97/9,435.84 = 2,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.97x = 9,435.84 × 2,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.97x = 20,108,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108,058.12/6,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.31

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