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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.61, 9,414.66 and 2,378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.61, 9,414.66 and 2,378.11 is: 3,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.61 : 9,414.66 = 2,378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.61/9,414.66 = 2,378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.61x = 9,414.66 × 2,378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.61x = 22,389,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389,080.06/6,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.20

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