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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.47, 9,414.64 and 2,115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.47, 9,414.64 and 2,115.38 is: 3,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.47 : 9,414.64 = 2,115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.47/9,414.64 = 2,115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.47x = 9,414.64 × 2,115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.47x = 19,915,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,915,541.16/6,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.55

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