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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.58, 9,472.80 and 1,931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.58, 9,472.80 and 1,931.40 is: 2,897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.58 : 9,472.80 = 1,931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.58/9,472.80 = 1,931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.58x = 9,472.80 × 1,931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.58x = 18,295,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,765.92/6,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.38

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