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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.12, 9,465.96 and 3,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.12, 9,465.96 and 3,717.20 is: 5,570.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.12 : 9,465.96 = 3,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.12/9,465.96 = 3,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.12x = 9,465.96 × 3,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.12x = 35,186,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186,866.51/6,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.08

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