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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.26, 9,420.39 and 2,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.26, 9,420.39 and 2,383.74 is: 3,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.26 : 9,420.39 = 2,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.26/9,420.39 = 2,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.26x = 9,420.39 × 2,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.26x = 22,455,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455,760.46/6,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.61

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