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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.44, 9,422.15 and 2,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.44, 9,422.15 and 2,385.84 is: 3,578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.44 : 9,422.15 = 2,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.44/9,422.15 = 2,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.44x = 9,422.15 × 2,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.44x = 22,479,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,742.36/6,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.76

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