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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.12, 9,435.96 and 4,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.12, 9,435.96 and 4,834.40 is: 7,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.12 : 9,435.96 = 4,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.12/9,435.96 = 4,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.12x = 9,435.96 × 4,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.12x = 45,617,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,157.84/6,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.39

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