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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.97, 9,477.78 and 1,934.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.97, 9,477.78 and 1,934.67 is: 2,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.97 : 9,477.78 = 1,934.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.97/9,477.78 = 1,934.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.97x = 9,477.78 × 1,934.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.97x = 18,336,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336,376.63/6,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.26

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