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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.80, 9,423.96 and 2,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.80, 9,423.96 and 2,122.18 is: 3,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.80 : 9,423.96 = 2,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.80/9,423.96 = 2,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.80x = 9,423.96 × 2,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.80x = 19,999,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,999,339.43/6,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.19

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