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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.60, 9,425.52 and 2,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.60, 9,425.52 and 2,387.20 is: 3,580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.60 : 9,425.52 = 2,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.60/9,425.52 = 2,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.60x = 9,425.52 × 2,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.60x = 22,500,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,601.34/6,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.85

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