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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.41, 9,274.17 and 4,717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.41, 9,274.17 and 4,717.45 is: 7,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.41 : 9,274.17 = 4,717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.41/9,274.17 = 4,717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.41x = 9,274.17 × 4,717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.41x = 43,750,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,750,433.27/6,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.23

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