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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.25, 9,473.34 and 2,618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.25, 9,473.34 and 2,618.22 is: 3,928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.25 : 9,473.34 = 2,618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.25/9,473.34 = 2,618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.25x = 9,473.34 × 2,618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.25x = 24,803,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,288.25/6,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.14

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