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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.55, 9,176.73 and 4,730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.55, 9,176.73 and 4,730.70 is: 7,084.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.55 : 9,176.73 = 4,730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.55/9,176.73 = 4,730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.55x = 9,176.73 × 4,730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.55x = 43,412,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,412,356.61/6,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.78

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