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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.48, 9,419.58 and 2,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.48, 9,419.58 and 2,383.96 is: 3,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.48 : 9,419.58 = 2,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.48/9,419.58 = 2,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.48x = 9,419.58 × 2,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.48x = 22,455,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455,901.94/6,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.51

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