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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.48, 8,393.14 and 4,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.48, 8,393.14 and 4,962.46 is: 6,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.48 : 8,393.14 = 4,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.48/8,393.14 = 4,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.48x = 8,393.14 × 4,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.48x = 41,650,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,650,621.52/6,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.51

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