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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.32, 9,214.74 and 2,639.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.32, 9,214.74 and 2,639.61 is: 3,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.32 : 9,214.74 = 2,639.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.32/9,214.74 = 2,639.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.32x = 9,214.74 × 2,639.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.32x = 24,323,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,319.85/6,147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.74

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