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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.20, 9,427.80 and 4,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.20, 9,427.80 and 4,902.80 is: 7,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.20 : 9,427.80 = 4,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.20/9,427.80 = 4,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.20x = 9,427.80 × 4,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.20x = 46,222,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222,617.84/6,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.20

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