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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.91, 9,282.44 and 4,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.91, 9,282.44 and 4,955.68 is: 7,449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.91 : 9,282.44 = 4,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.91/9,282.44 = 4,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.91x = 9,282.44 × 4,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.91x = 46,000,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000,802.26/6,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.63

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