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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.87, 9,422.81 and 3,683.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.87, 9,422.81 and 3,683.39 is: 5,525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.87 : 9,422.81 = 3,683.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.87/9,422.81 = 3,683.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.87x = 9,422.81 × 3,683.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.87x = 34,707,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,884.13/6,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.09

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