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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,367.28, 9,544.98 and 4,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,367.28, 9,544.98 and 4,973 is: 7,454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,367.28 : 9,544.98 = 4,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,367.28/9,544.98 = 4,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,367.28x = 9,544.98 × 4,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,367.28x = 47,467,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467,185.54/6,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,454.86

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