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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.08, 9,423.27 and 2,581.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.08, 9,423.27 and 2,581.71 is: 3,872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.08 : 9,423.27 = 2,581.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.08/9,423.27 = 2,581.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.08x = 9,423.27 × 2,581.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.08x = 24,328,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328,150.39/6,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.63

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