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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.71, 9,463.64 and 2,149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.71, 9,463.64 and 2,149.74 is: 3,223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.71 : 9,463.64 = 2,149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.71/9,463.64 = 2,149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.71x = 9,463.64 × 2,149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.71x = 20,344,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,354.70/6,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.78

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