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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.17, 9,337.98 and 2,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.17, 9,337.98 and 2,714.48 is: 4,072.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.17 : 9,337.98 = 2,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.17/9,337.98 = 2,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.17x = 9,337.98 × 2,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.17x = 25,347,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,347,759.95/6,224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.48

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