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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,476.27, 9,716.45 and 2,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,476.27, 9,716.45 and 2,316.19 is: 3,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,476.27 : 9,716.45 = 2,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,476.27/9,716.45 = 2,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,476.27x = 9,716.45 × 2,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,476.27x = 22,505,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505,144.33/6,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.02

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