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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.48, 9,272.22 and 3,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.48, 9,272.22 and 3,265.48 is: 4,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.48 : 9,272.22 = 3,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.48/9,272.22 = 3,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.48x = 9,272.22 × 3,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.48x = 30,278,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278,248.97/6,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.22

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