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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.60, 9,251.36 and 3,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.60, 9,251.36 and 3,047.80 is: 4,573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.60 : 9,251.36 = 3,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.60/9,251.36 = 3,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.60x = 9,251.36 × 3,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.60x = 28,196,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196,295.01/6,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.16

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