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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.22, 9,248.46 and 5,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.22, 9,248.46 and 5,874.04 is: 8,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.22 : 9,248.46 = 5,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.22/9,248.46 = 5,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.22x = 9,248.46 × 5,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.22x = 54,325,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325,823.98/6,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.27

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