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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.08, 9,224.80 and 1,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.08, 9,224.80 and 1,990.04 is: 2,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.08 : 9,224.80 = 1,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.08/9,224.80 = 1,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.08x = 9,224.80 × 1,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.08x = 18,357,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357,720.99/6,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.96

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