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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.78, 9,239.49 and 4,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.78, 9,239.49 and 4,773.30 is: 7,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.78 : 9,239.49 = 4,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.78/9,239.49 = 4,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.78x = 9,239.49 × 4,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.78x = 44,102,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,102,857.62/6,156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.30

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