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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.40, 9,336.90 and 4,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.40, 9,336.90 and 4,928.60 is: 7,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.40 : 9,336.90 = 4,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.40/9,336.90 = 4,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.40x = 9,336.90 × 4,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.40x = 46,017,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,017,845.34/6,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.10

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