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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.67, 9,476.43 and 2,422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.67, 9,476.43 and 2,422.07 is: 3,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.67 : 9,476.43 = 2,422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.67/9,476.43 = 2,422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.67x = 9,476.43 × 2,422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.67x = 22,952,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952,576.81/6,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.08

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