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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.73, 9,468.77 and 2,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.73, 9,468.77 and 2,153.65 is: 3,229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.73 : 9,468.77 = 2,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.73/9,468.77 = 2,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.73x = 9,468.77 × 2,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.73x = 20,392,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,392,376.43/6,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.84

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