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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.98, 9,441.90 and 2,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.98, 9,441.90 and 2,134.92 is: 3,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.98 : 9,441.90 = 2,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.98/9,441.90 = 2,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.98x = 9,441.90 × 2,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.98x = 20,157,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,701.15/6,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.68

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