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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.80, 9,221.76 and 2,860.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.80, 9,221.76 and 2,860.01 is: 4,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.80 : 9,221.76 = 2,860.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.80/9,221.76 = 2,860.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.80x = 9,221.76 × 2,860.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.80x = 26,374,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,279.71/6,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.04

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