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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,342.67, 9,514.08 and 2,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,342.67, 9,514.08 and 2,832.86 is: 4,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,342.67 : 9,514.08 = 2,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,342.67/9,514.08 = 2,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,342.67x = 9,514.08 × 2,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,342.67x = 26,951,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951,994.93/6,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.31

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