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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.93, 9,467.40 and 2,152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.93, 9,467.40 and 2,152.23 is: 3,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.93 : 9,467.40 = 2,152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.93/9,467.40 = 2,152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.93x = 9,467.40 × 2,152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.93x = 20,376,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376,022.30/6,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.66

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