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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.72, 9,233.07 and 4,893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.72, 9,233.07 and 4,893.13 is: 7,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.72 : 9,233.07 = 4,893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.72/9,233.07 = 4,893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.72x = 9,233.07 × 4,893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.72x = 45,178,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,178,611.81/6,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.42

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