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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.82, 9,222.89 and 2,686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.82, 9,222.89 and 2,686.06 is: 4,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.82 : 9,222.89 = 2,686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.82/9,222.89 = 2,686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.82x = 9,222.89 × 2,686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.82x = 24,773,235.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,773,235.91/6,148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.94

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