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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.20, 9,252.91 and 4,942.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.20, 9,252.91 and 4,942.81 is: 7,408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.20 : 9,252.91 = 4,942.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.20/9,252.91 = 4,942.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.20x = 9,252.91 × 4,942.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.20x = 45,735,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735,376.08/6,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.70

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