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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.72, 9,362.24 and 4,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.72, 9,362.24 and 4,783.52 is: 7,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.72 : 9,362.24 = 4,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.72/9,362.24 = 4,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.72x = 9,362.24 × 4,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.72x = 44,784,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784,462.28/6,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.98

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