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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.88, 9,327.84 and 4,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.88, 9,327.84 and 4,837 is: 7,244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.88 : 9,327.84 = 4,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.88/9,327.84 = 4,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.88x = 9,327.84 × 4,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.88x = 45,118,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,118,762.08/6,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.64

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