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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.02, 9,475.59 and 2,420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.02, 9,475.59 and 2,420.50 is: 3,630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.02 : 9,475.59 = 2,420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.02/9,475.59 = 2,420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.02x = 9,475.59 × 2,420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.02x = 22,935,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935,665.60/6,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.77

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