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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.78, 9,473.54 and 2,419.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.78, 9,473.54 and 2,419.19 is: 3,629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.78 : 9,473.54 = 2,419.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.78/9,473.54 = 2,419.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.78x = 9,473.54 × 2,419.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.78x = 22,918,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918,293.23/6,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.31

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