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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.72, 9,473.86 and 2,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.72, 9,473.86 and 2,419.84 is: 3,629.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.72 : 9,473.86 = 2,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.72/9,473.86 = 2,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.72x = 9,473.86 × 2,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.72x = 22,925,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925,225.38/6,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.87

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