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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.60, 9,413.40 and 3,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.60, 9,413.40 and 3,811.14 is: 5,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.60 : 9,413.40 = 3,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.60/9,413.40 = 3,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.60x = 9,413.40 × 3,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.60x = 35,875,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875,785.28/6,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.71

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