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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414, 9,622.04 and 2,255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414, 9,622.04 and 2,255.12 is: 3,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414 : 9,622.04 = 2,255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414/9,622.04 = 2,255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414x = 9,622.04 × 2,255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414x = 21,698,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,698,854.84/6,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.05

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