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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.40, 9,220.46 and 3,804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.40, 9,220.46 and 3,804.82 is: 5,705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.40 : 9,220.46 = 3,804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.40/9,220.46 = 3,804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.40x = 9,220.46 × 3,804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.40x = 35,082,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,082,190.62/6,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.91

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