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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.39, 9,217.83 and 2,682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.39, 9,217.83 and 2,682.75 is: 4,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.39 : 9,217.83 = 2,682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.39/9,217.83 = 2,682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.39x = 9,217.83 × 2,682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.39x = 24,729,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729,133.43/6,147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.70

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