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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.58, 9,477.30 and 1,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.58, 9,477.30 and 1,934.40 is: 2,901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.58 : 9,477.30 = 1,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.58/9,477.30 = 1,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.58x = 9,477.30 × 1,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.58x = 18,332,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332,889.12/6,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.88

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