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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.96, 9,467.87 and 2,803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.96, 9,467.87 and 2,803.01 is: 4,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.96 : 9,467.87 = 2,803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.96/9,467.87 = 2,803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.96x = 9,467.87 × 2,803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.96x = 26,538,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,488.70/6,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.15

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