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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.98, 9,218.49 and 3,065.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.98, 9,218.49 and 3,065.50 is: 4,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.98 : 9,218.49 = 3,065.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.98/9,218.49 = 3,065.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.98x = 9,218.49 × 3,065.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.98x = 28,259,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,281.10/6,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.02

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