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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.27, 9,423.62 and 3,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.27, 9,423.62 and 3,160.58 is: 4,740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.27 : 9,423.62 = 3,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.27/9,423.62 = 3,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.27x = 9,423.62 × 3,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.27x = 29,784,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784,041.98/6,282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.97

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