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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.60, 9,411.90 and 4,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.60, 9,411.90 and 4,816.60 is: 7,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.60 : 9,411.90 = 4,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.60/9,411.90 = 4,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.60x = 9,411.90 × 4,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.60x = 45,333,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,333,357.54/6,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.90

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