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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.46, 9,350.58 and 4,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.46, 9,350.58 and 4,849.88 is: 7,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.46 : 9,350.58 = 4,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.46/9,350.58 = 4,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.46x = 9,350.58 × 4,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.46x = 45,349,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,349,190.93/6,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.80

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