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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.13, 9,471.20 and 2,803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.13, 9,471.20 and 2,803.32 is: 4,204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.13 : 9,471.20 = 2,803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.13/9,471.20 = 2,803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.13x = 9,471.20 × 2,803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.13x = 26,550,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550,758.53/6,314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.97

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