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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.81, 9,476.72 and 1,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.81, 9,476.72 and 1,935.24 is: 2,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.81 : 9,476.72 = 1,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.81/9,476.72 = 1,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.81x = 9,476.72 × 1,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.81x = 18,339,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,717.94/6,317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.86

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