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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.70, 9,712.13 and 2,315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.70, 9,712.13 and 2,315.99 is: 3,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.70 : 9,712.13 = 2,315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.70/9,712.13 = 2,315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.70x = 9,712.13 × 2,315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.70x = 22,493,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,226.03/6,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.48

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