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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296, 9,445.36 and 2,136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296, 9,445.36 and 2,136.12 is: 3,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296 : 9,445.36 = 2,136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296/9,445.36 = 2,136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296x = 9,445.36 × 2,136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296x = 20,176,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176,422.40/6,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.64

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