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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.02, 9,317.84 and 2,515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.02, 9,317.84 and 2,515.25 is: 3,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.02 : 9,317.84 = 2,515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.02/9,317.84 = 2,515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.02x = 9,317.84 × 2,515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.02x = 23,436,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,436,707.78/6,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.59

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