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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.27, 9,476.51 and 3,197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.27, 9,476.51 and 3,197.37 is: 4,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.27 : 9,476.51 = 3,197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.27/9,476.51 = 3,197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.27x = 9,476.51 × 3,197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.27x = 30,299,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,299,892.79/6,321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.32

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