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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.39, 9,414.69 and 2,379.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.39, 9,414.69 and 2,379.87 is: 3,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.39 : 9,414.69 = 2,379.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.39/9,414.69 = 2,379.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.39x = 9,414.69 × 2,379.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.39x = 22,405,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,738.29/6,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.41

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