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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.72, 9,363.74 and 4,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.72, 9,363.74 and 4,784.52 is: 7,168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.72 : 9,363.74 = 4,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.72/9,363.74 = 4,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.72x = 9,363.74 × 4,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.72x = 44,801,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801,001.30/6,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.48

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