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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.72, 9,359.25 and 4,781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.72, 9,359.25 and 4,781.52 is: 7,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.72 : 9,359.25 = 4,781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.72/9,359.25 = 4,781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.72x = 9,359.25 × 4,781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.72x = 44,751,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,751,441.06/6,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.99

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