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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.32, 9,416.16 and 2,812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.32, 9,416.16 and 2,812.28 is: 4,215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.32 : 9,416.16 = 2,812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.32/9,416.16 = 2,812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.32x = 9,416.16 × 2,812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.32x = 26,480,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,480,878.44/6,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.14

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