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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.28, 9,233.18 and 4,768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.28, 9,233.18 and 4,768.13 is: 7,145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.28 : 9,233.18 = 4,768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.28/9,233.18 = 4,768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.28x = 9,233.18 × 4,768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.28x = 44,024,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,993.99/6,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.43

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