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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.22, 9,458.10 and 5,074.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.22, 9,458.10 and 5,074.92 is: 7,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.22 : 9,458.10 = 5,074.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.22/9,458.10 = 5,074.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.22x = 9,458.10 × 5,074.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.22x = 47,999,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999,100.85/6,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.75

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