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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.52, 9,460.27 and 2,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.52, 9,460.27 and 2,147.68 is: 3,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.52 : 9,460.27 = 2,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.52/9,460.27 = 2,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.52x = 9,460.27 × 2,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.52x = 20,317,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317,632.67/6,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.67

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