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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.37, 9,448.92 and 2,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.37, 9,448.92 and 2,141.27 is: 3,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.37 : 9,448.92 = 2,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.37/9,448.92 = 2,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.37x = 9,448.92 × 2,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.37x = 20,232,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232,641.68/6,302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.32

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