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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.28, 9,471.33 and 2,367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.28, 9,471.33 and 2,367.90 is: 3,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.28 : 9,471.33 = 2,367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.28/9,471.33 = 2,367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.28x = 9,471.33 × 2,367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.28x = 22,427,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,427,162.31/6,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.13

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