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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.88, 9,469.68 and 2,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.88, 9,469.68 and 2,614.32 is: 3,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.88 : 9,469.68 = 2,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.88/9,469.68 = 2,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.88x = 9,469.68 × 2,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.88x = 24,756,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,756,773.82/6,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.25

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