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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.47, 9,444.42 and 2,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.47, 9,444.42 and 2,136.20 is: 3,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.47 : 9,444.42 = 2,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.47/9,444.42 = 2,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.47x = 9,444.42 × 2,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.47x = 20,175,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175,122.78/6,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.70

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