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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.79, 9,513.50 and 2,447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.79, 9,513.50 and 2,447.31 is: 3,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.79 : 9,513.50 = 2,447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.79/9,513.50 = 2,447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.79x = 9,513.50 × 2,447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.79x = 23,282,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,483.69/6,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.28

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