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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.20, 9,476.18 and 4,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.20, 9,476.18 and 4,927.84 is: 7,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.20 : 9,476.18 = 4,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.20/9,476.18 = 4,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.20x = 9,476.18 × 4,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.20x = 46,697,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697,098.85/6,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.06

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