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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.72, 9,183.76 and 3,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.72, 9,183.76 and 3,001.76 is: 4,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.72 : 9,183.76 = 3,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.72/9,183.76 = 3,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.72x = 9,183.76 × 3,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.72x = 27,567,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567,443.42/6,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.48

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