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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.52, 9,476.24 and 2,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.52, 9,476.24 and 2,155.52 is: 3,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.52 : 9,476.24 = 2,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.52/9,476.24 = 2,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.52x = 9,476.24 × 2,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.52x = 20,426,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,224.84/6,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.27

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