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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.70, 9,370.05 and 4,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.70, 9,370.05 and 4,864.30 is: 7,296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.70 : 9,370.05 = 4,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.70/9,370.05 = 4,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.70x = 9,370.05 × 4,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.70x = 45,578,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,578,734.22/6,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.45

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