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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.07, 9,448.61 and 2,139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.07, 9,448.61 and 2,139.09 is: 3,208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.07 : 9,448.61 = 2,139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.07/9,448.61 = 2,139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.07x = 9,448.61 × 2,139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.07x = 20,211,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,416.47/6,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.64

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