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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.47, 9,247.28 and 2,652.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.47, 9,247.28 and 2,652.21 is: 3,981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.47 : 9,247.28 = 2,652.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.47/9,247.28 = 2,652.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.47x = 9,247.28 × 2,652.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.47x = 24,525,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,715.23/6,160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.15

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