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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.08, 9,368.10 and 4,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.08, 9,368.10 and 4,866.04 is: 7,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.08 : 9,368.10 = 4,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.08/9,368.10 = 4,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.08x = 9,368.10 × 4,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.08x = 45,585,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585,549.32/6,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.43

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