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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.87, 9,067.93 and 2,346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.87, 9,067.93 and 2,346.15 is: 3,517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.87 : 9,067.93 = 2,346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.87/9,067.93 = 2,346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.87x = 9,067.93 × 2,346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.87x = 21,274,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274,765.31/6,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.73

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