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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.40, 9,261.90 and 4,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.40, 9,261.90 and 4,459.40 is: 6,675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.40 : 9,261.90 = 4,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.40/9,261.90 = 4,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.40x = 9,261.90 × 4,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.40x = 41,302,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302,516.86/6,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.26

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