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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.68, 9,712.49 and 2,314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.68, 9,712.49 and 2,314.91 is: 3,472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.68 : 9,712.49 = 2,314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.68/9,712.49 = 2,314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.68x = 9,712.49 × 2,314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.68x = 22,483,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,565.95/6,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.00

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