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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.95, 9,276.29 and 4,870.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.95, 9,276.29 and 4,870.43 is: 7,295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.95 : 9,276.29 = 4,870.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.95/9,276.29 = 4,870.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.95x = 9,276.29 × 4,870.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.95x = 45,179,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,179,450.37/6,192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.31

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