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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.42, 9,418.44 and 2,386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.42, 9,418.44 and 2,386.10 is: 3,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.42 : 9,418.44 = 2,386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.42/9,418.44 = 2,386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.42x = 9,418.44 × 2,386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.42x = 22,473,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473,339.68/6,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.75

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