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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.98, 9,418.96 and 2,387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.98, 9,418.96 and 2,387.26 is: 3,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.98 : 9,418.96 = 2,387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.98/9,418.96 = 2,387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.98x = 9,418.96 × 2,387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.98x = 22,485,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,506.45/6,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.66

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