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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.73, 9,425.36 and 4,742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.73, 9,425.36 and 4,742.28 is: 7,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.73 : 9,425.36 = 4,742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.73/9,425.36 = 4,742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.73x = 9,425.36 × 4,742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.73x = 44,697,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697,708.08/6,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.69

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