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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,374.86, 9,564.82 and 2,863.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,374.86, 9,564.82 and 2,863.91 is: 4,297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,374.86 : 9,564.82 = 2,863.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,374.86/9,564.82 = 2,863.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,374.86x = 9,564.82 × 2,863.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,374.86x = 27,392,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,800.40/6,374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.01

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