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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.03, 9,477.99 and 2,618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.03, 9,477.99 and 2,618.31 is: 3,928.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.03 : 9,477.99 = 2,618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.03/9,477.99 = 2,618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.03x = 9,477.99 × 2,618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.03x = 24,816,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,816,316.00/6,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.48

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