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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.81, 9,277.72 and 4,871.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.81, 9,277.72 and 4,871.35 is: 7,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.81 : 9,277.72 = 4,871.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.81/9,277.72 = 4,871.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.81x = 9,277.72 × 4,871.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.81x = 45,194,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,985.95/6,193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.80

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