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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.40, 9,422.10 and 2,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.40, 9,422.10 and 2,581.20 is: 3,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.40 : 9,422.10 = 2,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.40/9,422.10 = 2,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.40x = 9,422.10 × 2,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.40x = 24,320,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320,324.52/6,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.80

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