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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.46, 9,406.28 and 3,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.46, 9,406.28 and 3,149.26 is: 4,720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.46 : 9,406.28 = 3,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.46/9,406.28 = 3,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.46x = 9,406.28 × 3,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.46x = 29,622,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,622,821.35/6,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.42

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