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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.31, 9,413.96 and 2,809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.31, 9,413.96 and 2,809.13 is: 4,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.31 : 9,413.96 = 2,809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.31/9,413.96 = 2,809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.31x = 9,413.96 × 2,809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.31x = 26,444,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,444,976.34/6,274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.81

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