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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.28, 9,224.22 and 2,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.28, 9,224.22 and 2,636.44 is: 3,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.28 : 9,224.22 = 2,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.28/9,224.22 = 2,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.28x = 9,224.22 × 2,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.28x = 24,319,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,319,102.58/6,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.43

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