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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.22, 9,469.75 and 2,617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.22, 9,469.75 and 2,617.47 is: 3,925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.22 : 9,469.75 = 2,617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.22/9,469.75 = 2,617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.22x = 9,469.75 × 2,617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.22x = 24,786,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786,786.53/6,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.55

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