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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.48, 9,421.08 and 2,384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.48, 9,421.08 and 2,384.96 is: 3,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.48 : 9,421.08 = 2,384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.48/9,421.08 = 2,384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.48x = 9,421.08 × 2,384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.48x = 22,468,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,898.96/6,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.01

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