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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.18, 9,223.20 and 2,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.18, 9,223.20 and 2,682 is: 4,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.18 : 9,223.20 = 2,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.18/9,223.20 = 2,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.18x = 9,223.20 × 2,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.18x = 24,736,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,622.40/6,147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.06

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