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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,086.29, 9,121.48 and 3,122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,086.29, 9,121.48 and 3,122.23 is: 4,679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,086.29 : 9,121.48 = 3,122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,086.29/9,121.48 = 3,122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,086.29x = 9,121.48 × 3,122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,086.29x = 28,479,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479,358.50/6,086.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.26

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