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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.95, 9,412.51 and 4,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.95, 9,412.51 and 4,624.50 is: 6,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.95 : 9,412.51 = 4,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.95/9,412.51 = 4,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.95x = 9,412.51 × 4,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.95x = 43,528,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528,152.50/6,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.19

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