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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.70, 9,711.17 and 2,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.70, 9,711.17 and 2,314.59 is: 3,471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.70 : 9,711.17 = 2,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.70/9,711.17 = 2,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.70x = 9,711.17 × 2,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.70x = 22,477,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,328.41/6,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.03

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