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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.28, 9,220.92 and 1,990.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.28, 9,220.92 and 1,990.83 is: 2,986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.28 : 9,220.92 = 1,990.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.28/9,220.92 = 1,990.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.28x = 9,220.92 × 1,990.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.28x = 18,357,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357,284.16/6,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.25

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