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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.13, 9,449.10 and 2,139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.13, 9,449.10 and 2,139.78 is: 3,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.13 : 9,449.10 = 2,139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.13/9,449.10 = 2,139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.13x = 9,449.10 × 2,139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.13x = 20,218,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,995.20/6,299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.81

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