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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.18, 9,426.51 and 2,389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.18, 9,426.51 and 2,389.32 is: 3,585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.18 : 9,426.51 = 2,389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.18/9,426.51 = 2,389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.18x = 9,426.51 × 2,389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.18x = 22,522,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,948.87/6,282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.21

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