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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.56, 9,417.99 and 2,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.56, 9,417.99 and 2,382.20 is: 3,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.56 : 9,417.99 = 2,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.56/9,417.99 = 2,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.56x = 9,417.99 × 2,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.56x = 22,435,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,535.78/6,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.22

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