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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.87, 9,461.52 and 2,146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.87, 9,461.52 and 2,146.71 is: 3,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.87 : 9,461.52 = 2,146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.87/9,461.52 = 2,146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.87x = 9,461.52 × 2,146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.87x = 20,311,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311,139.60/6,306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.48

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