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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.88, 9,476.82 and 2,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.88, 9,476.82 and 2,211 is: 3,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.88 : 9,476.82 = 2,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.88/9,476.82 = 2,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.88x = 9,476.82 × 2,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.88x = 20,953,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953,249.02/6,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.50

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