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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.02, 9,473.67 and 2,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.02, 9,473.67 and 2,615.20 is: 3,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.02 : 9,473.67 = 2,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.02/9,473.67 = 2,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.02x = 9,473.67 × 2,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.02x = 24,775,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,541.78/6,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.27

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