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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.31, 9,548.13 and 2,471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.31, 9,548.13 and 2,471.42 is: 3,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.31 : 9,548.13 = 2,471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.31/9,548.13 = 2,471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.31x = 9,548.13 × 2,471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.31x = 23,597,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597,439.44/6,370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.28

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