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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.73, 9,414.40 and 2,114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.73, 9,414.40 and 2,114.87 is: 3,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.73 : 9,414.40 = 2,114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.73/9,414.40 = 2,114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.73x = 9,414.40 × 2,114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.73x = 19,910,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,910,232.13/6,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.58

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