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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.42, 9,412.44 and 2,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.42, 9,412.44 and 2,382.10 is: 3,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.42 : 9,412.44 = 2,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.42/9,412.44 = 2,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.42x = 9,412.44 × 2,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.42x = 22,421,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,373.32/6,277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.75

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