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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.92, 9,303.46 and 4,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.92, 9,303.46 and 4,969.68 is: 7,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.92 : 9,303.46 = 4,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.92/9,303.46 = 4,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.92x = 9,303.46 × 4,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.92x = 46,235,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,235,219.09/6,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.64

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