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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.48, 9,221.23 and 2,635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.48, 9,221.23 and 2,635.21 is: 3,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.48 : 9,221.23 = 2,635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.48/9,221.23 = 2,635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.48x = 9,221.23 × 2,635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.48x = 24,299,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,877.51/6,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.82

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