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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.04, 9,427.56 and 2,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.04, 9,427.56 and 2,584.68 is: 3,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.04 : 9,427.56 = 2,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.04/9,427.56 = 2,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.04x = 9,427.56 × 2,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.04x = 24,367,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367,225.78/6,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.02

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