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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.50, 9,394.37 and 2,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.50, 9,394.37 and 2,314.79 is: 3,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.50 : 9,394.37 = 2,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.50/9,394.37 = 2,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.50x = 9,394.37 × 2,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.50x = 21,746,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,746,023.01/6,262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.42

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