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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.49, 9,305.10 and 5,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.49, 9,305.10 and 5,673.06 is: 8,486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.49 : 9,305.10 = 5,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.49/9,305.10 = 5,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.49x = 9,305.10 × 5,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.49x = 52,788,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,788,390.61/6,220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.22

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