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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,407.28, 9,615.20 and 2,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,407.28, 9,615.20 and 2,247.29 is: 3,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,407.28 : 9,615.20 = 2,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,407.28/9,615.20 = 2,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,407.28x = 9,615.20 × 2,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,407.28x = 21,608,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608,083.50/6,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.43

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