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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.69, 9,441.36 and 2,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.69, 9,441.36 and 2,135.58 is: 3,202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.69 : 9,441.36 = 2,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.69/9,441.36 = 2,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.69x = 9,441.36 × 2,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.69x = 20,162,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,779.59/6,296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.13

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