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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.84, 9,362.81 and 4,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.84, 9,362.81 and 4,776.88 is: 7,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.84 : 9,362.81 = 4,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.84/9,362.81 = 4,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.84x = 9,362.81 × 4,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.84x = 44,725,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725,019.83/6,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.91

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