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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.43, 9,290.03 and 4,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.43, 9,290.03 and 4,886.32 is: 7,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.43 : 9,290.03 = 4,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.43/9,290.03 = 4,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.43x = 9,290.03 × 4,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.43x = 45,394,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394,059.39/6,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.30

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