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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.63, 9,477.59 and 2,620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.63, 9,477.59 and 2,620.16 is: 3,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.63 : 9,477.59 = 2,620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.63/9,477.59 = 2,620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.63x = 9,477.59 × 2,620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.63x = 24,832,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,832,802.21/6,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.71

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