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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.52, 9,390.90 and 4,687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.52, 9,390.90 and 4,687.92 is: 7,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.52 : 9,390.90 = 4,687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.52/9,390.90 = 4,687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.52x = 9,390.90 × 4,687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.52x = 44,023,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023,787.93/6,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.64

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