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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.89, 6,205.85 and 4,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.89, 6,205.85 and 4,248.46 is: 5,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.89 : 6,205.85 = 4,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.89/6,205.85 = 4,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.89x = 6,205.85 × 4,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.89x = 26,365,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,365,305.49/4,493.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.92

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