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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.88, 9,422.86 and 2,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.88, 9,422.86 and 2,176.92 is: 3,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.88 : 9,422.86 = 2,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.88/9,422.86 = 2,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.88x = 9,422.86 × 2,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.88x = 20,512,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512,812.39/6,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.39

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