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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.31, 9,412.28 and 4,714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.31, 9,412.28 and 4,714.77 is: 7,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.31 : 9,412.28 = 4,714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.31/9,412.28 = 4,714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.31x = 9,412.28 × 4,714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.31x = 44,376,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,711.80/6,270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.28

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