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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.70, 9,362.55 and 4,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.70, 9,362.55 and 4,832.30 is: 7,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.70 : 9,362.55 = 4,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.70/9,362.55 = 4,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.70x = 9,362.55 × 4,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.70x = 45,242,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,650.37/6,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.45

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