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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,354.05, 9,531.42 and 2,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,354.05, 9,531.42 and 2,137.25 is: 3,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,354.05 : 9,531.42 = 2,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,354.05/9,531.42 = 2,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,354.05x = 9,531.42 × 2,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,354.05x = 20,370,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,370,979.74/6,354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.99

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