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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.48, 9,265.62 and 4,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.48, 9,265.62 and 4,881.72 is: 7,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.48 : 9,265.62 = 4,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.48/9,265.62 = 4,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.48x = 9,265.62 × 4,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.48x = 45,232,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232,162.47/6,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.00

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