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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.96, 9,321.68 and 4,983.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.96, 9,321.68 and 4,983.66 is: 7,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.96 : 9,321.68 = 4,983.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.96/9,321.68 = 4,983.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.96x = 9,321.68 × 4,983.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.96x = 46,456,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456,096.21/6,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.27

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