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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.28, 9,477.29 and 2,421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.28, 9,477.29 and 2,421.69 is: 3,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.28 : 9,477.29 = 2,421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.28/9,477.29 = 2,421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.28x = 9,477.29 × 2,421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.28x = 22,951,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951,058.42/6,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.06

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