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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.80, 9,458.98 and 2,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.80, 9,458.98 and 2,147.04 is: 3,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.80 : 9,458.98 = 2,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.80/9,458.98 = 2,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.80x = 9,458.98 × 2,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.80x = 20,308,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,308,803.05/6,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.15

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