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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.80, 9,421.20 and 2,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.80, 9,421.20 and 2,384.70 is: 3,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.80 : 9,421.20 = 2,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.80/9,421.20 = 2,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.80x = 9,421.20 × 2,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.80x = 22,466,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,735.64/6,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.05

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