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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.53, 9,422.36 and 2,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.53, 9,422.36 and 2,332.91 is: 3,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.53 : 9,422.36 = 2,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.53/9,422.36 = 2,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.53x = 9,422.36 × 2,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.53x = 21,981,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981,551.63/6,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.95

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