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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.80, 9,476.70 and 2,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.80, 9,476.70 and 2,213.80 is: 3,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.80 : 9,476.70 = 2,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.80/9,476.70 = 2,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.80x = 9,476.70 × 2,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.80x = 20,979,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979,518.46/6,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.70

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