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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.32, 9,427.30 and 4,724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.32, 9,427.30 and 4,724.76 is: 7,092.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.32 : 9,427.30 = 4,724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.32/9,427.30 = 4,724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.32x = 9,427.30 × 4,724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.32x = 44,541,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,729.95/6,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.27

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