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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.04, 9,315.50 and 2,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.04, 9,315.50 and 2,262.51 is: 3,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.04 : 9,315.50 = 2,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.04/9,315.50 = 2,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.04x = 9,315.50 × 2,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.04x = 21,076,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,076,400.59/6,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.74

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