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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.79, 9,476.68 and 2,617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.79, 9,476.68 and 2,617.54 is: 3,926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.79 : 9,476.68 = 2,617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.79/9,476.68 = 2,617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.79x = 9,476.68 × 2,617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.79x = 24,805,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805,588.97/6,317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.31

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