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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.26, 9,370.89 and 4,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.26, 9,370.89 and 4,995.20 is: 7,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.26 : 9,370.89 = 4,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.26/9,370.89 = 4,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.26x = 9,370.89 × 4,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.26x = 46,809,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,809,493.16/6,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.80

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