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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.60, 9,472.14 and 2,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.60, 9,472.14 and 2,617.92 is: 3,928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.60 : 9,472.14 = 2,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.60/9,472.14 = 2,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.60x = 9,472.14 × 2,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.60x = 24,797,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,797,304.75/6,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.22

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