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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.76, 9,329.04 and 4,998.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.76, 9,329.04 and 4,998.43 is: 7,479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.76 : 9,329.04 = 4,998.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.76/9,329.04 = 4,998.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.76x = 9,329.04 × 4,998.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.76x = 46,630,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,630,553.41/6,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.13

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