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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.08, 9,352.94 and 4,848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.08, 9,352.94 and 4,848.06 is: 7,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.08 : 9,352.94 = 4,848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.08/9,352.94 = 4,848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.08x = 9,352.94 × 4,848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.08x = 45,343,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,590.06/6,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.34

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