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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.93, 9,182.22 and 5,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.93, 9,182.22 and 5,912.89 is: 8,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.93 : 9,182.22 = 5,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.93/9,182.22 = 5,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.93x = 9,182.22 × 5,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.93x = 54,293,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,293,456.82/6,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.29

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