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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.19, 9,352.79 and 4,993.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.19, 9,352.79 and 4,993.67 is: 7,490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.19 : 9,352.79 = 4,993.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.19/9,352.79 = 4,993.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.19x = 9,352.79 × 4,993.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.19x = 46,704,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704,775.67/6,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.52

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