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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.22, 9,425.37 and 2,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.22, 9,425.37 and 2,388.60 is: 3,582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.22 : 9,425.37 = 2,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.22/9,425.37 = 2,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.22x = 9,425.37 × 2,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.22x = 22,513,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513,438.78/6,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.54

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