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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.92, 8,927.31 and 3,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.92, 8,927.31 and 3,814.12 is: 5,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.92 : 8,927.31 = 3,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.92/8,927.31 = 3,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.92x = 8,927.31 × 3,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.92x = 34,049,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049,831.62/6,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.98

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