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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.20, 9,441.83 and 2,135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.20, 9,441.83 and 2,135.43 is: 3,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.20 : 9,441.83 = 2,135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.20/9,441.83 = 2,135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.20x = 9,441.83 × 2,135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.20x = 20,162,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,372.38/6,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.31

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