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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.28, 9,416.16 and 2,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.28, 9,416.16 and 2,811.84 is: 4,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.28 : 9,416.16 = 2,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.28/9,416.16 = 2,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.28x = 9,416.16 × 2,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.28x = 26,476,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476,735.33/6,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.21

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