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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.96, 9,714.54 and 2,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.96, 9,714.54 and 2,316.84 is: 3,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.96 : 9,714.54 = 2,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.96/9,714.54 = 2,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.96x = 9,714.54 × 2,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.96x = 22,507,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,034.85/6,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.40

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