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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.20, 9,262.80 and 3,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.20, 9,262.80 and 3,096.48 is: 4,644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.20 : 9,262.80 = 3,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.20/9,262.80 = 3,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.20x = 9,262.80 × 3,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.20x = 28,682,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,682,074.94/6,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.72

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