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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.69, 9,545.45 and 2,614.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.69, 9,545.45 and 2,614.47 is: 3,922.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.69 : 9,545.45 = 2,614.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.69/9,545.45 = 2,614.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.69x = 9,545.45 × 2,614.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.69x = 24,956,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,956,292.66/6,362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.29

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