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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.95, 9,476.37 and 2,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.95, 9,476.37 and 2,041.25 is: 3,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.95 : 9,476.37 = 2,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.95/9,476.37 = 2,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.95x = 9,476.37 × 2,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.95x = 19,343,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,592.88/6,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.17

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