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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.48, 9,470.34 and 2,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.48, 9,470.34 and 2,154.44 is: 3,231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.48 : 9,470.34 = 2,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.48/9,470.34 = 2,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.48x = 9,470.34 × 2,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.48x = 20,403,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403,279.31/6,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.70

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