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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.59, 9,473.78 and 2,157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.59, 9,473.78 and 2,157.93 is: 3,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.59 : 9,473.78 = 2,157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.59/9,473.78 = 2,157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.59x = 9,473.78 × 2,157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.59x = 20,443,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,754.08/6,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.01

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