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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.73, 9,414.58 and 2,116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.73, 9,414.58 and 2,116.65 is: 3,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.73 : 9,414.58 = 2,116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.73/9,414.58 = 2,116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.73x = 9,414.58 × 2,116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.73x = 19,927,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,927,370.76/6,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.80

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