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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.12, 9,421.45 and 2,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.12, 9,421.45 and 2,534.52 is: 3,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.12 : 9,421.45 = 2,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.12/9,421.45 = 2,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.12x = 9,421.45 × 2,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.12x = 23,878,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,878,840.78/6,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.69

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