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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,441.34, 9,662.78 and 2,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,441.34, 9,662.78 and 2,280.50 is: 3,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,441.34 : 9,662.78 = 2,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,441.34/9,662.78 = 2,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,441.34x = 9,662.78 × 2,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,441.34x = 22,036,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036,004.94/6,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.03

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