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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.33, 9,357.81 and 4,851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.33, 9,357.81 and 4,851.31 is: 7,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.33 : 9,357.81 = 4,851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.33/9,357.81 = 4,851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.33x = 9,357.81 × 4,851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.33x = 45,397,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,637.23/6,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.22

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