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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.24, 9,460.76 and 2,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.24, 9,460.76 and 2,150.15 is: 3,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.24 : 9,460.76 = 2,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.24/9,460.76 = 2,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.24x = 9,460.76 × 2,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.24x = 20,342,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342,005.81/6,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.18

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