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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.66, 9,429.95 and 2,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.66, 9,429.95 and 2,284.39 is: 3,426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.66 : 9,429.95 = 2,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.66/9,429.95 = 2,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.66x = 9,429.95 × 2,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.66x = 21,541,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,683.48/6,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.03

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