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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.36, 9,421.70 and 2,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.36, 9,421.70 and 2,534.12 is: 3,800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.36 : 9,421.70 = 2,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.36/9,421.70 = 2,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.36x = 9,421.70 × 2,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.36x = 23,875,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875,718.40/6,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.44

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