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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.23, 9,472.31 and 2,155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.23, 9,472.31 and 2,155.34 is: 3,232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.23 : 9,472.31 = 2,155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.23/9,472.31 = 2,155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.23x = 9,472.31 × 2,155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.23x = 20,416,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416,069.62/6,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.83

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