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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.79, 9,274.73 and 4,950.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.79, 9,274.73 and 4,950.54 is: 7,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.79 : 9,274.73 = 4,950.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.79/9,274.73 = 4,950.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.79x = 9,274.73 × 4,950.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.79x = 45,914,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,914,897.10/6,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.90

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