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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.19, 9,385.70 and 2,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.19, 9,385.70 and 2,922 is: 4,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.19 : 9,385.70 = 2,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.19/9,385.70 = 2,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.19x = 9,385.70 × 2,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.19x = 27,425,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,000.79/6,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.66

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