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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.25, 9,160.95 and 1,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.25, 9,160.95 and 1,947.24 is: 2,920.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.25 : 9,160.95 = 1,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.25/9,160.95 = 1,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.25x = 9,160.95 × 1,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.25x = 17,838,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838,568.28/6,107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.88

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