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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.92, 9,243.90 and 4,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.92, 9,243.90 and 4,673.46 is: 7,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.92 : 9,243.90 = 4,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.92/9,243.90 = 4,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.92x = 9,243.90 × 4,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.92x = 43,200,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,996.89/6,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.52

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