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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.95, 9,359.13 and 4,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.95, 9,359.13 and 4,856.14 is: 7,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.95 : 9,359.13 = 4,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.95/9,359.13 = 4,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.95x = 9,359.13 × 4,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.95x = 45,449,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,449,245.56/6,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.60

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