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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.20, 9,217.68 and 3,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.20, 9,217.68 and 3,027.44 is: 4,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.20 : 9,217.68 = 3,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.20/9,217.68 = 3,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.20x = 9,217.68 × 3,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.20x = 27,905,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,973.14/6,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.62

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