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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.02, 9,176.73 and 2,422.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.02, 9,176.73 and 2,422.75 is: 3,631.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.02 : 9,176.73 = 2,422.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.02/9,176.73 = 2,422.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.02x = 9,176.73 × 2,422.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.02x = 22,232,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,922.61/6,122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.63

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