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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.61, 9,395.64 and 3,147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.61, 9,395.64 and 3,147.93 is: 4,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.61 : 9,395.64 = 3,147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.61/9,395.64 = 3,147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.61x = 9,395.64 × 3,147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.61x = 29,576,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,576,817.03/6,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.99

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