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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,416.19, 9,628.61 and 2,256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,416.19, 9,628.61 and 2,256.23 is: 3,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,416.19 : 9,628.61 = 2,256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,416.19/9,628.61 = 2,256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,416.19x = 9,628.61 × 2,256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,416.19x = 21,724,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,724,371.53/6,416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.87

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