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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.82, 9,417.54 and 4,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.82, 9,417.54 and 4,718.26 is: 7,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.82 : 9,417.54 = 4,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.82/9,417.54 = 4,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.82x = 9,417.54 × 4,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.82x = 44,434,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,434,402.28/6,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.51

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