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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.76, 9,422.64 and 2,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.76, 9,422.64 and 2,385.24 is: 3,577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.76 : 9,422.64 = 2,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.76/9,422.64 = 2,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.76x = 9,422.64 × 2,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.76x = 22,475,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,257.83/6,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.86

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