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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.76, 9,479.04 and 2,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.76, 9,479.04 and 2,852.64 is: 4,280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.76 : 9,479.04 = 2,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.76/9,479.04 = 2,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.76x = 9,479.04 × 2,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.76x = 27,040,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,040,288.67/6,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.04

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