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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.97, 9,475.86 and 1,875.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.97, 9,475.86 and 1,875.53 is: 2,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.97 : 9,475.86 = 1,875.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.97/9,475.86 = 1,875.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.97x = 9,475.86 × 1,875.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.97x = 17,772,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772,212.33/6,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.96

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