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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.30, 9,359.37 and 4,863.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.30, 9,359.37 and 4,863.65 is: 7,300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.30 : 9,359.37 = 4,863.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.30/9,359.37 = 4,863.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.30x = 9,359.37 × 4,863.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.30x = 45,520,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,520,666.78/6,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.47

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