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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.18, 9,314.79 and 2,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.18, 9,314.79 and 2,518.96 is: 3,775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.18 : 9,314.79 = 2,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.18/9,314.79 = 2,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.18x = 9,314.79 × 2,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.18x = 23,463,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463,583.42/6,214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.81

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