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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.68, 9,416.34 and 2,379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.68, 9,416.34 and 2,379.12 is: 3,570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.68 : 9,416.34 = 2,379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.68/9,416.34 = 2,379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.68x = 9,416.34 × 2,379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.68x = 22,402,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,602.82/6,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.32

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