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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.77, 9,714.26 and 2,316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.77, 9,714.26 and 2,316.65 is: 3,474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.77 : 9,714.26 = 2,316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.77/9,714.26 = 2,316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.77x = 9,714.26 × 2,316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.77x = 22,504,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504,480.27/6,477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.11

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