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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.68, 6,221.64 and 1,550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.68, 6,221.64 and 1,550.12 is: 2,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.68 : 6,221.64 = 1,550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.68/6,221.64 = 1,550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.68x = 6,221.64 × 1,550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.68x = 9,644,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,288.60/4,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.22

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