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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.44, 9,373.55 and 5,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.44, 9,373.55 and 5,148.90 is: 7,758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.44 : 9,373.55 = 5,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.44/9,373.55 = 5,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.44x = 9,373.55 × 5,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.44x = 48,263,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,263,445.85/6,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.85

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