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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.59, 9,338.45 and 4,849.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.59, 9,338.45 and 4,849.85 is: 7,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.59 : 9,338.45 = 4,849.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.59/9,338.45 = 4,849.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.59x = 9,338.45 × 4,849.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.59x = 45,290,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,290,081.73/6,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.50

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