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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.70, 9,422.47 and 2,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.70, 9,422.47 and 2,585.96 is: 3,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.70 : 9,422.47 = 2,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.70/9,422.47 = 2,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.70x = 9,422.47 × 2,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.70x = 24,366,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,130.52/6,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.29

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