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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.93, 9,485.31 and 2,814.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.93, 9,485.31 and 2,814.09 is: 4,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.93 : 9,485.31 = 2,814.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.93/9,485.31 = 2,814.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.93x = 9,485.31 × 2,814.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.93x = 26,692,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692,516.02/6,323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.88

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