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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.72, 9,223.62 and 2,686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.72, 9,223.62 and 2,686.04 is: 4,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.72 : 9,223.62 = 2,686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.72/9,223.62 = 2,686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.72x = 9,223.62 × 2,686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.72x = 24,775,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,012.26/6,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.64

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