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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.60, 9,475.20 and 2,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.60, 9,475.20 and 2,157.26 is: 3,235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.60 : 9,475.20 = 2,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.60/9,475.20 = 2,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.60x = 9,475.20 × 2,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.60x = 20,440,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440,469.95/6,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.48

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