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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.90, 9,343.95 and 4,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.90, 9,343.95 and 4,992.70 is: 7,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.90 : 9,343.95 = 4,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.90/9,343.95 = 4,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.90x = 9,343.95 × 4,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.90x = 46,651,539.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651,539.17/6,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.55

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