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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.80, 9,475.88 and 4,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.80, 9,475.88 and 4,660.84 is: 7,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.80 : 9,475.88 = 4,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.80/9,475.88 = 4,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.80x = 9,475.88 × 4,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.80x = 44,165,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165,560.54/6,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.43

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