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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.48, 9,413.40 and 2,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.48, 9,413.40 and 2,114.80 is: 3,172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.48 : 9,413.40 = 2,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.48/9,413.40 = 2,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.48x = 9,413.40 × 2,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.48x = 19,907,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907,458.32/6,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.77

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