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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.24, 9,307.98 and 4,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.24, 9,307.98 and 4,966.90 is: 7,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.24 : 9,307.98 = 4,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.24/9,307.98 = 4,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.24x = 9,307.98 × 4,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.24x = 46,231,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,805.86/6,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.45

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