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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.48, 9,274.62 and 4,887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.48, 9,274.62 and 4,887.72 is: 7,324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.48 : 9,274.62 = 4,887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.48/9,274.62 = 4,887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.48x = 9,274.62 × 4,887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.48x = 45,331,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,331,745.67/6,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.00

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