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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.60, 9,220.14 and 3,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.60, 9,220.14 and 3,029.40 is: 4,541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.60 : 9,220.14 = 3,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.60/9,220.14 = 3,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.60x = 9,220.14 × 3,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.60x = 27,931,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931,492.12/6,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.26

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