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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.23, 9,424.80 and 2,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.23, 9,424.80 and 2,122.16 is: 3,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.23 : 9,424.80 = 2,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.23/9,424.80 = 2,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.23x = 9,424.80 × 2,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.23x = 20,000,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,000,886.44/6,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.73

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