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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.44, 9,222.72 and 3,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.44, 9,222.72 and 3,026.24 is: 4,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.44 : 9,222.72 = 3,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.44/9,222.72 = 3,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.44x = 9,222.72 × 3,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.44x = 27,910,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910,164.17/6,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.65

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