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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.98, 9,222.99 and 3,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.98, 9,222.99 and 3,068.50 is: 4,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.98 : 9,222.99 = 3,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.98/9,222.99 = 3,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.98x = 9,222.99 × 3,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.98x = 28,300,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,744.82/6,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.52

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