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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.63, 9,247.28 and 3,048.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.63, 9,247.28 and 3,048.99 is: 4,567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.63 : 9,247.28 = 3,048.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.63/9,247.28 = 3,048.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.63x = 9,247.28 × 3,048.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.63x = 28,194,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,194,864.25/6,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.72

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