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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.95, 9,308.15 and 2,647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.95, 9,308.15 and 2,647.87 is: 3,972.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.95 : 9,308.15 = 2,647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.95/9,308.15 = 2,647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.95x = 9,308.15 × 2,647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.95x = 24,646,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,771.14/6,203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.75

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