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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.04, 9,415.56 and 2,381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.04, 9,415.56 and 2,381.45 is: 3,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.04 : 9,415.56 = 2,381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.04/9,415.56 = 2,381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.04x = 9,415.56 × 2,381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.04x = 22,422,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,685.36/6,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.18

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