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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.72, 9,422.70 and 2,819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.72, 9,422.70 and 2,819.32 is: 4,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.72 : 9,422.70 = 2,819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.72/9,422.70 = 2,819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.72x = 9,422.70 × 2,819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.72x = 26,565,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,606.56/6,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.71

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