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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.48, 9,277.08 and 4,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.48, 9,277.08 and 4,887.20 is: 7,319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.48 : 9,277.08 = 4,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.48/9,277.08 = 4,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.48x = 9,277.08 × 4,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.48x = 45,338,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,945.38/6,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.25

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