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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.74, 9,715.58 and 2,316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.74, 9,715.58 and 2,316.98 is: 3,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.74 : 9,715.58 = 2,316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.74/9,715.58 = 2,316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.74x = 9,715.58 × 2,316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.74x = 22,510,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,510,744.39/6,477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.09

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