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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.17, 9,464.52 and 2,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.17, 9,464.52 and 2,618.04 is: 3,924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.17 : 9,464.52 = 2,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.17/9,464.52 = 2,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.17x = 9,464.52 × 2,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.17x = 24,778,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778,491.94/6,313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.89

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