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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.35, 9,476.07 and 2,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.35, 9,476.07 and 2,157.46 is: 3,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.35 : 9,476.07 = 2,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.35/9,476.07 = 2,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.35x = 9,476.07 × 2,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.35x = 20,444,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,444,241.98/6,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.21

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