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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.98, 9,227.32 and 2,816.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.98, 9,227.32 and 2,816.71 is: 4,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.98 : 9,227.32 = 2,816.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.98/9,227.32 = 2,816.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.98x = 9,227.32 × 2,816.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.98x = 25,990,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,654.41/6,148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.82

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