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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.52, 9,709.98 and 2,313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.52, 9,709.98 and 2,313.82 is: 3,470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.52 : 9,709.98 = 2,313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.52/9,709.98 = 2,313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.52x = 9,709.98 × 2,313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.52x = 22,467,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,094.77/6,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.61

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