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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.68, 9,414.33 and 2,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.68, 9,414.33 and 2,575.92 is: 3,864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.68 : 9,414.33 = 2,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.68/9,414.33 = 2,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.68x = 9,414.33 × 2,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.68x = 24,250,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,560.93/6,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.83

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