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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.43, 9,417.29 and 2,816.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.43, 9,417.29 and 2,816.25 is: 4,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.43 : 9,417.29 = 2,816.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.43/9,417.29 = 2,816.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.43x = 9,417.29 × 2,816.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.43x = 26,521,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,521,428.88/6,281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.20

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