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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.48, 9,423.55 and 2,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.48, 9,423.55 and 2,122.46 is: 3,183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.48 : 9,423.55 = 2,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.48/9,423.55 = 2,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.48x = 9,423.55 × 2,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.48x = 20,001,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,107.93/6,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.63

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