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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.70, 9,315 and 2,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.70, 9,315 and 2,314.14 is: 3,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.70 : 9,315 = 2,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.70/9,315 = 2,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.70x = 9,315 × 2,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.70x = 21,556,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556,214.10/6,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.38

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