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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.68, 9,251.62 and 4,831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.68, 9,251.62 and 4,831.04 is: 7,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.68 : 9,251.62 = 4,831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.68/9,251.62 = 4,831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.68x = 9,251.62 × 4,831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.68x = 44,694,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,694,957.34/6,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.74

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