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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.24, 9,371.16 and 4,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.24, 9,371.16 and 4,955.76 is: 7,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.24 : 9,371.16 = 4,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.24/9,371.16 = 4,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.24x = 9,371.16 × 4,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.24x = 46,441,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,219.88/6,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.81

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