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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.49, 9,246.83 and 4,827.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.49, 9,246.83 and 4,827.86 is: 7,228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.49 : 9,246.83 = 4,827.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.49/9,246.83 = 4,827.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.49x = 9,246.83 × 4,827.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.49x = 44,642,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,642,366.52/6,175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.96

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