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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.25, 9,660.63 and 2,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.25, 9,660.63 and 2,280.27 is: 3,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.25 : 9,660.63 = 2,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.25/9,660.63 = 2,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.25x = 9,660.63 × 2,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.25x = 22,028,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,844.77/6,440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.50

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