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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.22, 9,417.90 and 2,119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.22, 9,417.90 and 2,119.11 is: 3,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.22 : 9,417.90 = 2,119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.22/9,417.90 = 2,119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.22x = 9,417.90 × 2,119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.22x = 19,957,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,957,566.07/6,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.85

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