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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.22, 9,429.89 and 2,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.22, 9,429.89 and 2,284.20 is: 3,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.22 : 9,429.89 = 2,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.22/9,429.89 = 2,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.22x = 9,429.89 × 2,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.22x = 21,539,743.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,539,743.32/6,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.96

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