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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.26, 9,246.12 and 3,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.26, 9,246.12 and 3,239.90 is: 4,861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.26 : 9,246.12 = 3,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.26/9,246.12 = 3,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.26x = 9,246.12 × 3,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.26x = 29,956,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956,504.19/6,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.29

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