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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.48, 9,470.36 and 5,092.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.48, 9,470.36 and 5,092.48 is: 7,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.48 : 9,470.36 = 5,092.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.48/9,470.36 = 5,092.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.48x = 9,470.36 × 5,092.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.48x = 48,227,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227,618.89/6,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.46

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