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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.68, 9,338.76 and 4,899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.68, 9,338.76 and 4,899.33 is: 7,351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.68 : 9,338.76 = 4,899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.68/9,338.76 = 4,899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.68x = 9,338.76 × 4,899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.68x = 45,753,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,753,667.03/6,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.55

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