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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.12, 9,717.71 and 2,317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.12, 9,717.71 and 2,317.03 is: 3,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.12 : 9,717.71 = 2,317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.12/9,717.71 = 2,317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.12x = 9,717.71 × 2,317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.12x = 22,516,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,225.60/6,477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.27

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