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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.70, 8,231.85 and 4,850.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.70, 8,231.85 and 4,850.70 is: 7,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.70 : 8,231.85 = 4,850.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.70/8,231.85 = 4,850.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.70x = 8,231.85 × 4,850.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.70x = 39,930,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930,234.80/5,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.76

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