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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.25, 9,477.84 and 2,621.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.25, 9,477.84 and 2,621.22 is: 3,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.25 : 9,477.84 = 2,621.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.25/9,477.84 = 2,621.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.25x = 9,477.84 × 2,621.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.25x = 24,843,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,503.76/6,317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.65

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