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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.76, 9,226.28 and 3,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.76, 9,226.28 and 3,227.28 is: 4,841.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.76 : 9,226.28 = 3,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.76/9,226.28 = 3,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.76x = 9,226.28 × 3,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.76x = 29,775,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,775,788.92/6,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.78

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