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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.48, 9,467.89 and 2,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.48, 9,467.89 and 2,364.62 is: 3,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.48 : 9,467.89 = 2,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.48/9,467.89 = 2,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.48x = 9,467.89 × 2,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.48x = 22,387,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387,908.80/6,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.18

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