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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.95, 9,477.87 and 2,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.95, 9,477.87 and 2,042.25 is: 3,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.95 : 9,477.87 = 2,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.95/9,477.87 = 2,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.95x = 9,477.87 × 2,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.95x = 19,356,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356,180.01/6,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.68

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