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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.84, 9,469.55 and 2,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.84, 9,469.55 and 2,416.96 is: 3,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.84 : 9,469.55 = 2,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.84/9,469.55 = 2,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.84x = 9,469.55 × 2,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.84x = 22,887,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,523.57/6,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.55

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