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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,411.24, 9,591.56 and 4,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,411.24, 9,591.56 and 4,855.73 is: 7,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,411.24 : 9,591.56 = 4,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,411.24/9,591.56 = 4,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,411.24x = 9,591.56 × 4,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,411.24x = 46,573,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573,953.40/6,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.42

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