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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.56, 9,397.47 and 2,316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.56, 9,397.47 and 2,316.87 is: 3,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.56 : 9,397.47 = 2,316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.56/9,397.47 = 2,316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.56x = 9,397.47 × 2,316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.56x = 21,772,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772,716.32/6,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.54

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