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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.52, 9,477.36 and 2,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.52, 9,477.36 and 2,855.04 is: 4,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.52 : 9,477.36 = 2,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.52/9,477.36 = 2,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.52x = 9,477.36 × 2,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.52x = 27,058,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058,241.89/6,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.05

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