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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.99, 9,443.33 and 2,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.99, 9,443.33 and 2,135.89 is: 3,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.99 : 9,443.33 = 2,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.99/9,443.33 = 2,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.99x = 9,443.33 × 2,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.99x = 20,169,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169,914.11/6,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.61

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