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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.22, 9,471.96 and 2,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.22, 9,471.96 and 2,622 is: 3,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.22 : 9,471.96 = 2,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.22/9,471.96 = 2,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.22x = 9,471.96 × 2,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.22x = 24,835,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835,479.12/6,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.39

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