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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.20, 9,415.80 and 2,381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.20, 9,415.80 and 2,381.46 is: 3,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.20 : 9,415.80 = 2,381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.20/9,415.80 = 2,381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.20x = 9,415.80 × 2,381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.20x = 22,423,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,351.07/6,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.19

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