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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.24, 9,411.90 and 2,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.24, 9,411.90 and 2,114.08 is: 3,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.24 : 9,411.90 = 2,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.24/9,411.90 = 2,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.24x = 9,411.90 × 2,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.24x = 19,897,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897,509.55/6,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.30

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