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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.10, 9,415.65 and 2,381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.10, 9,415.65 and 2,381.51 is: 3,572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.10 : 9,415.65 = 2,381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.10/9,415.65 = 2,381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.10x = 9,415.65 × 2,381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.10x = 22,423,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,464.63/6,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.27

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