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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.72, 9,225.24 and 2,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.72, 9,225.24 and 2,685.52 is: 4,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.72 : 9,225.24 = 2,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.72/9,225.24 = 2,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.72x = 9,225.24 × 2,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.72x = 24,774,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774,566.52/6,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.22

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