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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.04, 9,468.96 and 2,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.04, 9,468.96 and 2,155.59 is: 3,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.04 : 9,468.96 = 2,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.04/9,468.96 = 2,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.04x = 9,468.96 × 2,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.04x = 20,411,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,411,195.49/6,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.13

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