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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.50, 9,466.61 and 2,803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.50, 9,466.61 and 2,803.50 is: 4,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.50 : 9,466.61 = 2,803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.50/9,466.61 = 2,803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.50x = 9,466.61 × 2,803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.50x = 26,539,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539,627.12/6,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.63

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