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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.94, 9,422.22 and 2,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.94, 9,422.22 and 2,581.18 is: 3,872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.94 : 9,422.22 = 2,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.94/9,422.22 = 2,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.94x = 9,422.22 × 2,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.94x = 24,320,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320,445.82/6,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.72

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