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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.24, 9,481.96 and 4,761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.24, 9,481.96 and 4,761.22 is: 7,136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.24 : 9,481.96 = 4,761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.24/9,481.96 = 4,761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.24x = 9,481.96 × 4,761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.24x = 45,145,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145,697.59/6,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.26

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