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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.28, 9,222.72 and 2,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.28, 9,222.72 and 2,635.44 is: 3,953.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.28 : 9,222.72 = 2,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.28/9,222.72 = 2,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.28x = 9,222.72 × 2,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.28x = 24,305,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305,925.20/6,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.93

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