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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.34, 9,465.44 and 2,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.34, 9,465.44 and 2,614.59 is: 3,921.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.34 : 9,465.44 = 2,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.34/9,465.44 = 2,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.34x = 9,465.44 × 2,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.34x = 24,748,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748,231.70/6,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.23

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