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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,473.98, 9,708.57 and 2,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,473.98, 9,708.57 and 2,312.88 is: 3,468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,473.98 : 9,708.57 = 2,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,473.98/9,708.57 = 2,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,473.98x = 9,708.57 × 2,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,473.98x = 22,454,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,757.38/6,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.46

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