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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.99, 9,444.42 and 2,136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.99, 9,444.42 and 2,136.43 is: 3,204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.99 : 9,444.42 = 2,136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.99/9,444.42 = 2,136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.99x = 9,444.42 × 2,136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.99x = 20,177,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,342.22/6,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.79

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