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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.20, 9,204.60 and 2,846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.20, 9,204.60 and 2,846.70 is: 4,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.20 : 9,204.60 = 2,846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.20/9,204.60 = 2,846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.20x = 9,204.60 × 2,846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.20x = 26,202,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202,734.82/6,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.28

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