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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.99, 9,442.92 and 2,135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.99, 9,442.92 and 2,135.43 is: 3,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.99 : 9,442.92 = 2,135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.99/9,442.92 = 2,135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.99x = 9,442.92 × 2,135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.99x = 20,164,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,164,694.66/6,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.29

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