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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.40, 9,481.20 and 4,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.40, 9,481.20 and 4,855.20 is: 7,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.40 : 9,481.20 = 4,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.40/9,481.20 = 4,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.40x = 9,481.20 × 4,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.40x = 46,033,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033,122.24/6,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.18

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