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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.68, 9,443.85 and 2,135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.68, 9,443.85 and 2,135.82 is: 3,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.68 : 9,443.85 = 2,135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.68/9,443.85 = 2,135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.68x = 9,443.85 × 2,135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.68x = 20,170,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170,363.71/6,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.84

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