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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.26, 9,217.55 and 3,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.26, 9,217.55 and 3,022.84 is: 4,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.26 : 9,217.55 = 3,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.26/9,217.55 = 3,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.26x = 9,217.55 × 3,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.26x = 27,863,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,178.84/6,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.78

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