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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.70, 9,370.62 and 4,866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.70, 9,370.62 and 4,866.36 is: 7,280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.70 : 9,370.62 = 4,866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.70/9,370.62 = 4,866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.70x = 9,370.62 × 4,866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.70x = 45,600,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,600,810.34/6,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.17

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