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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.52, 9,278.34 and 4,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.52, 9,278.34 and 4,951.32 is: 7,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.52 : 9,278.34 = 4,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.52/9,278.34 = 4,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.52x = 9,278.34 × 4,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.52x = 45,940,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,940,030.41/6,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.03

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