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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.34, 9,405.97 and 2,374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.34, 9,405.97 and 2,374.75 is: 3,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.34 : 9,405.97 = 2,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.34/9,405.97 = 2,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.34x = 9,405.97 × 2,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.34x = 22,336,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,827.26/6,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.30

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