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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.56, 9,399.64 and 4,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.56, 9,399.64 and 4,870 is: 7,295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.56 : 9,399.64 = 4,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.56/9,399.64 = 4,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.56x = 9,399.64 × 4,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.56x = 45,776,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,776,246.80/6,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.53

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