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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.19, 9,477.54 and 2,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.19, 9,477.54 and 2,621.16 is: 3,932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.19 : 9,477.54 = 2,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.19/9,477.54 = 2,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.19x = 9,477.54 × 2,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.19x = 24,842,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842,148.75/6,317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.47

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