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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.48, 9,460.98 and 2,147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.48, 9,460.98 and 2,147.89 is: 3,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.48 : 9,460.98 = 2,147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.48/9,460.98 = 2,147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.48x = 9,460.98 × 2,147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.48x = 20,321,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,321,144.33/6,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.22

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