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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.40, 9,258.90 and 4,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.40, 9,258.90 and 4,876.60 is: 7,302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.40 : 9,258.90 = 4,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.40/9,258.90 = 4,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.40x = 9,258.90 × 4,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.40x = 45,151,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,951.74/6,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.12

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