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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.27, 9,468.42 and 1,695.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.27, 9,468.42 and 1,695.27 is: 2,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.27 : 9,468.42 = 1,695.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.27/9,468.42 = 1,695.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.27x = 9,468.42 × 1,695.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.27x = 16,051,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051,528.37/6,312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.91

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