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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.76, 9,422.34 and 2,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.76, 9,422.34 and 2,121.48 is: 3,182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.76 : 9,422.34 = 2,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.76/9,422.34 = 2,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.76x = 9,422.34 × 2,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.76x = 19,989,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989,305.86/6,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.12

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