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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.66, 9,421.06 and 2,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.66, 9,421.06 and 2,583.28 is: 3,874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.66 : 9,421.06 = 2,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.66/9,421.06 = 2,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.66x = 9,421.06 × 2,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.66x = 24,337,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,235.88/6,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.95

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