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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.64, 9,463.56 and 2,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.64, 9,463.56 and 2,147.26 is: 3,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.64 : 9,463.56 = 2,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.64/9,463.56 = 2,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.64x = 9,463.56 × 2,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.64x = 20,320,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,320,723.85/6,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.10

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