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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.02, 9,474.09 and 2,419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.02, 9,474.09 and 2,419.50 is: 3,629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.02 : 9,474.09 = 2,419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.02/9,474.09 = 2,419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.02x = 9,474.09 × 2,419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.02x = 22,922,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,560.76/6,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.27

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