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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.76, 9,473.34 and 2,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.76, 9,473.34 and 2,852 is: 4,278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.76 : 9,473.34 = 2,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.76/9,473.34 = 2,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.76x = 9,473.34 × 2,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.76x = 27,017,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017,965.68/6,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.54

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