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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.05, 9,226.52 and 5,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.05, 9,226.52 and 5,814.05 is: 8,726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.05 : 9,226.52 = 5,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.05/9,226.52 = 5,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.05x = 9,226.52 × 5,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.05x = 53,643,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,643,448.61/6,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.70

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