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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.74, 9,461.70 and 2,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.74, 9,461.70 and 2,148.71 is: 3,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.74 : 9,461.70 = 2,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.74/9,461.70 = 2,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.74x = 9,461.70 × 2,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.74x = 20,330,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330,402.10/6,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.09

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