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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.63, 9,446.85 and 2,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.63, 9,446.85 and 2,138.28 is: 3,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.63 : 9,446.85 = 2,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.63/9,446.85 = 2,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.63x = 9,446.85 × 2,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.63x = 20,200,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200,010.42/6,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.56

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