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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.57, 9,418.08 and 2,119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.57, 9,418.08 and 2,119.61 is: 3,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.57 : 9,418.08 = 2,119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.57/9,418.08 = 2,119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.57x = 9,418.08 × 2,119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.57x = 19,962,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962,688.04/6,281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.98

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