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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.34, 9,414.51 and 2,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.34, 9,414.51 and 2,811.16 is: 4,216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.34 : 9,414.51 = 2,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.34/9,414.51 = 2,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.34x = 9,414.51 × 2,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.34x = 26,465,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465,670.40/6,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.74

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