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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.73, 9,474.56 and 2,156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.73, 9,474.56 and 2,156.84 is: 3,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.73 : 9,474.56 = 2,156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.73/9,474.56 = 2,156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.73x = 9,474.56 × 2,156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.73x = 20,435,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435,122.89/6,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.08

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