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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.07, 8,554.28 and 4,946.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.07, 8,554.28 and 4,946.14 is: 6,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.07 : 8,554.28 = 4,946.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.07/8,554.28 = 4,946.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.07x = 8,554.28 × 4,946.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.07x = 42,310,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310,652.44/6,220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.28

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