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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.83, 8,558.07 and 4,948.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.83, 8,558.07 and 4,948.91 is: 6,806.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.83 : 8,558.07 = 4,948.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.83/8,558.07 = 4,948.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.83x = 8,558.07 × 4,948.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.83x = 42,353,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,353,075.41/6,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.08

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