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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.27, 9,215.86 and 3,019.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.27, 9,215.86 and 3,019.47 is: 4,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.27 : 9,215.86 = 3,019.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.27/9,215.86 = 3,019.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.27x = 9,215.86 × 3,019.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.27x = 27,827,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827,012.79/6,146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.46

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