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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.70, 9,281.55 and 4,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.70, 9,281.55 and 4,805.30 is: 7,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.70 : 9,281.55 = 4,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.70/9,281.55 = 4,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.70x = 9,281.55 × 4,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.70x = 44,600,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,600,632.22/6,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.95

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