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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.82, 9,467.87 and 2,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.82, 9,467.87 and 2,363.92 is: 3,545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.82 : 9,467.87 = 2,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.82/9,467.87 = 2,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.82x = 9,467.87 × 2,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.82x = 22,381,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,287.25/6,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.37

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