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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.36, 9,230.40 and 5,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.36, 9,230.40 and 5,947.92 is: 8,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.36 : 9,230.40 = 5,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.36/9,230.40 = 5,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.36x = 9,230.40 × 5,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.36x = 54,901,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,680.77/6,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.94

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