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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.70, 9,423.85 and 3,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.70, 9,423.85 and 3,514.70 is: 5,268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.70 : 9,423.85 = 3,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.70/9,423.85 = 3,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.70x = 9,423.85 × 3,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.70x = 33,122,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122,005.60/6,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.58

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