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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.10, 9,717.72 and 2,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.10, 9,717.72 and 2,317.06 is: 3,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.10 : 9,717.72 = 2,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.10/9,717.72 = 2,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.10x = 9,717.72 × 2,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.10x = 22,516,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,540.30/6,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.33

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