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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.90, 9,246.22 and 3,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.90, 9,246.22 and 3,048.24 is: 4,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.90 : 9,246.22 = 3,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.90/9,246.22 = 3,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.90x = 9,246.22 × 3,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.90x = 28,184,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,724.71/6,171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.62

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