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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.72, 9,460.08 and 2,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.72, 9,460.08 and 2,147.16 is: 3,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.72 : 9,460.08 = 2,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.72/9,460.08 = 2,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.72x = 9,460.08 × 2,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.72x = 20,312,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,305.37/6,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.74

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