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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.68, 9,366.63 and 3,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.68, 9,366.63 and 3,126.15 is: 4,686.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.68 : 9,366.63 = 3,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.68/9,366.63 = 3,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.68x = 9,366.63 × 3,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.68x = 29,281,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,490.37/6,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.78

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