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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.49, 9,442.58 and 2,135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.49, 9,442.58 and 2,135.39 is: 3,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.49 : 9,442.58 = 2,135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.49/9,442.58 = 2,135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.49x = 9,442.58 × 2,135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.49x = 20,163,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163,590.91/6,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.86

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