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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.02, 9,467.97 and 2,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.02, 9,467.97 and 2,151.98 is: 3,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.02 : 9,467.97 = 2,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.02/9,467.97 = 2,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.02x = 9,467.97 × 2,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.02x = 20,374,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,374,882.08/6,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.95

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