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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.90, 9,203.22 and 3,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.90, 9,203.22 and 3,958.20 is: 5,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.90 : 9,203.22 = 3,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.90/9,203.22 = 3,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.90x = 9,203.22 × 3,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.90x = 36,428,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,428,185.40/6,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.31

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