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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.60, 9,415.94 and 2,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.60, 9,415.94 and 2,275.48 is: 3,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.60 : 9,415.94 = 2,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.60/9,415.94 = 2,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.60x = 9,415.94 × 2,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.60x = 21,425,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,783.15/6,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.51

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