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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.25, 9,423.38 and 2,586.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.25, 9,423.38 and 2,586.49 is: 3,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.25 : 9,423.38 = 2,586.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.25/9,423.38 = 2,586.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.25x = 9,423.38 × 2,586.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.25x = 24,373,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373,478.14/6,282.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.74

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