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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.48, 9,211.98 and 3,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.48, 9,211.98 and 3,335.22 is: 4,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.48 : 9,211.98 = 3,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.48/9,211.98 = 3,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.48x = 9,211.98 × 3,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.48x = 30,723,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,723,979.94/6,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.63

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