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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.22, 9,475.56 and 1,637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.22, 9,475.56 and 1,637.22 is: 2,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.22 : 9,475.56 = 1,637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.22/9,475.56 = 1,637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.22x = 9,475.56 × 1,637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.22x = 15,513,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,513,576.34/6,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.76

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