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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.73, 8,393.49 and 4,962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.73, 8,393.49 and 4,962.74 is: 6,846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.73 : 8,393.49 = 4,962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.73/8,393.49 = 4,962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.73x = 8,393.49 × 4,962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.73x = 41,654,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654,666.60/6,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.90

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