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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.47, 9,708.15 and 2,774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.47, 9,708.15 and 2,774.71 is: 4,161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.47 : 9,708.15 = 2,774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.47/9,708.15 = 2,774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.47x = 9,708.15 × 2,774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.47x = 26,937,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937,300.89/6,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.18

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