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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.95, 9,402.71 and 4,701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.95, 9,402.71 and 4,701.58 is: 7,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.95 : 9,402.71 = 4,701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.95/9,402.71 = 4,701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.95x = 9,402.71 × 4,701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.95x = 44,207,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,207,546.27/6,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.21

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