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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.37, 9,477.98 and 2,621.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.37, 9,477.98 and 2,621.15 is: 3,933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.37 : 9,477.98 = 2,621.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.37/9,477.98 = 2,621.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.37x = 9,477.98 × 2,621.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.37x = 24,843,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,217.87/6,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.15

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