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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.83, 9,461.75 and 2,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.83, 9,461.75 and 2,147.94 is: 3,221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.83 : 9,461.75 = 2,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.83/9,461.75 = 2,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.83x = 9,461.75 × 2,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.83x = 20,323,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323,260.56/6,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.91

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