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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,472.46, 9,709.42 and 2,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,472.46, 9,709.42 and 2,313.04 is: 3,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,472.46 : 9,709.42 = 2,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,472.46/9,709.42 = 2,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,472.46x = 9,709.42 × 2,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,472.46x = 22,458,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458,276.84/6,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.82

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