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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.16, 9,425.04 and 2,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.16, 9,425.04 and 2,388.96 is: 3,582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.16 : 9,425.04 = 2,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.16/9,425.04 = 2,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.16x = 9,425.04 × 2,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.16x = 22,516,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,043.56/6,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.98

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