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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.46, 9,268.63 and 4,940.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.46, 9,268.63 and 4,940.17 is: 7,400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.46 : 9,268.63 = 4,940.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.46/9,268.63 = 4,940.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.46x = 9,268.63 × 4,940.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.46x = 45,788,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,788,572.35/6,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.22

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