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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.17, 9,418.76 and 4,893.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.17, 9,418.76 and 4,893.55 is: 7,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.17 : 9,418.76 = 4,893.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.17/9,418.76 = 4,893.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.17x = 9,418.76 × 4,893.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.17x = 46,091,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091,143.33/6,279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.32

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