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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.53, 9,476.17 and 2,420.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.53, 9,476.17 and 2,420.94 is: 3,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.53 : 9,476.17 = 2,420.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.53/9,476.17 = 2,420.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.53x = 9,476.17 × 2,420.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.53x = 22,941,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,226.90/6,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.94

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