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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.40, 9,026.40 and 3,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.40, 9,026.40 and 3,099.20 is: 4,645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.40 : 9,026.40 = 3,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.40/9,026.40 = 3,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.40x = 9,026.40 × 3,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.40x = 27,974,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974,618.88/6,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.09

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