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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.36, 9,412.98 and 2,114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.36, 9,412.98 and 2,114.27 is: 3,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.36 : 9,412.98 = 2,114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.36/9,412.98 = 2,114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.36x = 9,412.98 × 2,114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.36x = 19,901,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901,561.53/6,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.89

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