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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.72, 9,222.12 and 2,685.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.72, 9,222.12 and 2,685.04 is: 4,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.72 : 9,222.12 = 2,685.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.72/9,222.12 = 2,685.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.72x = 9,222.12 × 2,685.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.72x = 24,761,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761,761.08/6,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.14

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