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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.27, 9,714.95 and 2,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.27, 9,714.95 and 2,315.19 is: 3,473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.27 : 9,714.95 = 2,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.27/9,714.95 = 2,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.27x = 9,714.95 × 2,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.27x = 22,491,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,955.09/6,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.52

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