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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.44, 9,182.22 and 3,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.44, 9,182.22 and 3,043.72 is: 4,564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.44 : 9,182.22 = 3,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.44/9,182.22 = 3,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.44x = 9,182.22 × 3,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.44x = 27,948,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,948,106.66/6,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.86

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