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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.47, 9,472.64 and 2,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.47, 9,472.64 and 2,984.20 is: 4,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.47 : 9,472.64 = 2,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.47/9,472.64 = 2,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.47x = 9,472.64 × 2,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.47x = 28,268,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268,252.29/6,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.32

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