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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.40, 9,416.70 and 3,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.40, 9,416.70 and 3,813.60 is: 5,717.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.40 : 9,416.70 = 3,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.40/9,416.70 = 3,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.40x = 9,416.70 × 3,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.40x = 35,911,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,911,527.12/6,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.12

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