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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.62, 9,412.94 and 2,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.62, 9,412.94 and 2,273.48 is: 3,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.62 : 9,412.94 = 2,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.62/9,412.94 = 2,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.62x = 9,412.94 × 2,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.62x = 21,400,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,400,130.83/6,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.50

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