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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.43, 9,421.79 and 2,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.43, 9,421.79 and 2,819.25 is: 4,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.43 : 9,421.79 = 2,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.43/9,421.79 = 2,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.43x = 9,421.79 × 2,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.43x = 26,562,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562,367.36/6,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.69

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