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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.14, 9,462.81 and 2,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.14, 9,462.81 and 2,146.76 is: 3,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.14 : 9,462.81 = 2,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.14/9,462.81 = 2,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.14x = 9,462.81 × 2,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.14x = 20,314,382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,382.00/6,308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.35

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