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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.48, 9,441.15 and 2,134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.48, 9,441.15 and 2,134.42 is: 3,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.48 : 9,441.15 = 2,134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.48/9,441.15 = 2,134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.48x = 9,441.15 × 2,134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.48x = 20,151,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151,379.38/6,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.93

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