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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.64, 9,714.08 and 2,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.64, 9,714.08 and 2,316.52 is: 3,473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.64 : 9,714.08 = 2,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.64/9,714.08 = 2,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.64x = 9,714.08 × 2,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.64x = 22,502,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,849.02/6,477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.93

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