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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.21, 9,442.83 and 2,135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.21, 9,442.83 and 2,135.26 is: 3,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.21 : 9,442.83 = 2,135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.21/9,442.83 = 2,135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.21x = 9,442.83 × 2,135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.21x = 20,162,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,897.19/6,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.90

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