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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.25, 9,514.77 and 2,594.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.25, 9,514.77 and 2,594.23 is: 3,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.25 : 9,514.77 = 2,594.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.25/9,514.77 = 2,594.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.25x = 9,514.77 × 2,594.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.25x = 24,683,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,468.26/6,343.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.30

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