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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.46, 9,465.71 and 2,150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.46, 9,465.71 and 2,150.93 is: 3,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.46 : 9,465.71 = 2,150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.46/9,465.71 = 2,150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.46x = 9,465.71 × 2,150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.46x = 20,360,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,360,021.53/6,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.40

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