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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.63, 9,234.74 and 2,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.63, 9,234.74 and 2,647.50 is: 3,967.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.63 : 9,234.74 = 2,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.63/9,234.74 = 2,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.63x = 9,234.74 × 2,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.63x = 24,448,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,960.91/6,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.94

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