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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.28, 9,423.66 and 2,816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.28, 9,423.66 and 2,816.84 is: 4,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.28 : 9,423.66 = 2,816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.28/9,423.66 = 2,816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.28x = 9,423.66 × 2,816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.28x = 26,544,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,544,942.43/6,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.71

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