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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.56, 9,367.96 and 5,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.56, 9,367.96 and 5,148.20 is: 7,720.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.56 : 9,367.96 = 5,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.56/9,367.96 = 5,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.56x = 9,367.96 × 5,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.56x = 48,228,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228,131.67/6,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.75

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