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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.45, 9,394.08 and 2,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.45, 9,394.08 and 2,514.75 is: 3,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.45 : 9,394.08 = 2,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.45/9,394.08 = 2,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.45x = 9,394.08 × 2,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.45x = 23,623,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623,718.02/6,265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.47

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