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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.94, 9,423.72 and 2,582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.94, 9,423.72 and 2,582.18 is: 3,874.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.94 : 9,423.72 = 2,582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.94/9,423.72 = 2,582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.94x = 9,423.72 × 2,582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.94x = 24,333,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,333,741.31/6,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.22

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