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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.52, 9,713.52 and 3,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.52, 9,713.52 and 3,182.76 is: 4,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.52 : 9,713.52 = 3,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.52/9,713.52 = 3,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.52x = 9,713.52 × 3,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.52x = 30,915,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,915,802.92/6,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.73

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