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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.26, 9,218.85 and 3,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.26, 9,218.85 and 3,021.48 is: 4,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.26 : 9,218.85 = 3,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.26/9,218.85 = 3,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.26x = 9,218.85 × 3,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.26x = 27,854,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854,570.90/6,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.48

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