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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.32, 9,160.56 and 1,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.32, 9,160.56 and 1,947.24 is: 2,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.32 : 9,160.56 = 1,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.32/9,160.56 = 1,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.32x = 9,160.56 × 1,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.32x = 17,837,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,808.85/6,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.20

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