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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.60, 9,414.90 and 2,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.60, 9,414.90 and 2,381.01 is: 3,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.60 : 9,414.90 = 2,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.60/9,414.90 = 2,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.60x = 9,414.90 × 2,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.60x = 22,416,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416,971.05/6,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.52

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