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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.06, 9,462.15 and 4,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.06, 9,462.15 and 4,735.10 is: 7,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.06 : 9,462.15 = 4,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.06/9,462.15 = 4,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.06x = 9,462.15 × 4,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.06x = 44,804,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,804,226.47/6,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.42

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