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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.34, 9,425.51 and 3,322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.34, 9,425.51 and 3,322.11 is: 4,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.34 : 9,425.51 = 3,322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.34/9,425.51 = 3,322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.34x = 9,425.51 × 3,322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.34x = 31,312,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,312,630.91/6,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.82

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