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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.51, 9,474.75 and 2,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.51, 9,474.75 and 2,154.52 is: 3,231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.51 : 9,474.75 = 2,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.51/9,474.75 = 2,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.51x = 9,474.75 × 2,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.51x = 20,413,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,413,538.37/6,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.77

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