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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.62, 9,416.38 and 2,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.62, 9,416.38 and 2,580.22 is: 3,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.62 : 9,416.38 = 2,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.62/9,416.38 = 2,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.62x = 9,416.38 × 2,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.62x = 24,296,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,296,332.00/6,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.16

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