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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.68, 9,476.97 and 1,934.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.68, 9,476.97 and 1,934.57 is: 2,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.68 : 9,476.97 = 1,934.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.68/9,476.97 = 1,934.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.68x = 9,476.97 × 1,934.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.68x = 18,333,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333,861.85/6,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.99

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