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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.50, 9,281.67 and 4,739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.50, 9,281.67 and 4,739.50 is: 7,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.50 : 9,281.67 = 4,739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.50/9,281.67 = 4,739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.50x = 9,281.67 × 4,739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.50x = 43,990,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990,474.97/6,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.10

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