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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.28, 9,412.68 and 2,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.28, 9,412.68 and 2,114.12 is: 3,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.28 : 9,412.68 = 2,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.28/9,412.68 = 2,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.28x = 9,412.68 × 2,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.28x = 19,899,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899,535.04/6,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.60

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