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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.20, 9,223.80 and 5,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.20, 9,223.80 and 5,846.80 is: 8,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.20 : 9,223.80 = 5,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.20/9,223.80 = 5,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.20x = 9,223.80 × 5,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.20x = 53,929,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,929,713.84/6,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.20

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