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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.05, 9,470.70 and 2,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.05, 9,470.70 and 2,152.08 is: 3,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.05 : 9,470.70 = 2,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.05/9,470.70 = 2,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.05x = 9,470.70 × 2,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.05x = 20,381,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,704.06/6,313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.50

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