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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.41, 9,472.33 and 2,986.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.41, 9,472.33 and 2,986.51 is: 4,477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.41 : 9,472.33 = 2,986.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.41/9,472.33 = 2,986.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.41x = 9,472.33 × 2,986.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.41x = 28,289,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,208.27/6,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.98

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