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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.18, 9,347.70 and 2,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.18, 9,347.70 and 2,765 is: 4,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.18 : 9,347.70 = 2,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.18/9,347.70 = 2,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.18x = 9,347.70 × 2,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.18x = 25,846,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,846,390.50/6,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.58

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