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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.43, 9,335.39 and 4,897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.43, 9,335.39 and 4,897.08 is: 7,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.43 : 9,335.39 = 4,897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.43/9,335.39 = 4,897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.43x = 9,335.39 × 4,897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.43x = 45,716,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,716,127.18/6,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.17

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