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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.10, 9,278.55 and 4,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.10, 9,278.55 and 4,946.40 is: 7,423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.10 : 9,278.55 = 4,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.10/9,278.55 = 4,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.10x = 9,278.55 × 4,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.10x = 45,895,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895,419.72/6,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.92

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