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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.98, 9,216.99 and 3,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.98, 9,216.99 and 3,064.50 is: 4,593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.98 : 9,216.99 = 3,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.98/9,216.99 = 3,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.98x = 9,216.99 × 3,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.98x = 28,245,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245,465.86/6,148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.52

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