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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.70, 9,221.76 and 4,687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.70, 9,221.76 and 4,687.32 is: 7,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.70 : 9,221.76 = 4,687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.70/9,221.76 = 4,687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.70x = 9,221.76 × 4,687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.70x = 43,225,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,225,340.08/6,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.43

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