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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.88, 9,421.36 and 2,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.88, 9,421.36 and 2,175.92 is: 3,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.88 : 9,421.36 = 2,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.88/9,421.36 = 2,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.88x = 9,421.36 × 2,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.88x = 20,500,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500,125.65/6,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.89

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