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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.13, 9,472.70 and 2,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.13, 9,472.70 and 2,804.32 is: 4,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.13 : 9,472.70 = 2,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.13/9,472.70 = 2,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.13x = 9,472.70 × 2,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.13x = 26,564,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564,482.06/6,315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.48

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