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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.30, 9,425.13 and 2,392.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.30, 9,425.13 and 2,392.30 is: 3,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.30 : 9,425.13 = 2,392.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.30/9,425.13 = 2,392.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.30x = 9,425.13 × 2,392.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.30x = 22,547,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,738.50/6,280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.23

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