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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.73, 9,375.29 and 4,866.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.73, 9,375.29 and 4,866.89 is: 7,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.73 : 9,375.29 = 4,866.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.73/9,375.29 = 4,866.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.73x = 9,375.29 × 4,866.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.73x = 45,628,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,628,505.15/6,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.72

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