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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.02, 9,425.17 and 2,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.02, 9,425.17 and 2,385.73 is: 3,579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.02 : 9,425.17 = 2,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.02/9,425.17 = 2,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.02x = 9,425.17 × 2,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.02x = 22,485,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,910.82/6,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.98

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