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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.82, 9,272.14 and 4,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.82, 9,272.14 and 4,942.52 is: 7,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.82 : 9,272.14 = 4,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.82/9,272.14 = 4,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.82x = 9,272.14 × 4,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.82x = 45,827,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827,713.45/6,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.73

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