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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.59, 9,716.44 and 3,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.59, 9,716.44 and 3,147.90 is: 4,718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.59 : 9,716.44 = 3,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.59/9,716.44 = 3,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.59x = 9,716.44 × 3,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.59x = 30,586,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,586,381.48/6,481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.96

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