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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.23, 9,220.82 and 2,636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.23, 9,220.82 and 2,636.93 is: 3,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.23 : 9,220.82 = 2,636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.23/9,220.82 = 2,636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.23x = 9,220.82 × 2,636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.23x = 24,314,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314,666.75/6,147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.39

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