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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.30, 9,471.35 and 2,154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.30, 9,471.35 and 2,154.27 is: 3,231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.30 : 9,471.35 = 2,154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.30/9,471.35 = 2,154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.30x = 9,471.35 × 2,154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.30x = 20,403,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403,834.39/6,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.37

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