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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.70, 9,427.05 and 4,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.70, 9,427.05 and 4,902.30 is: 7,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.70 : 9,427.05 = 4,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.70/9,427.05 = 4,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.70x = 9,427.05 × 4,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.70x = 46,214,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,214,227.22/6,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.45

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