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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.22, 9,246.96 and 5,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.22, 9,246.96 and 5,873.04 is: 8,788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.22 : 9,246.96 = 5,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.22/9,246.96 = 5,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.22x = 9,246.96 × 5,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.22x = 54,307,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307,765.96/6,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.77

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