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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.87, 9,477.06 and 2,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.87, 9,477.06 and 2,368.72 is: 3,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.87 : 9,477.06 = 2,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.87/9,477.06 = 2,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.87x = 9,477.06 × 2,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.87x = 22,448,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,501.56/6,317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.18

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