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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.80, 9,384.66 and 4,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.80, 9,384.66 and 4,958.28 is: 7,447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.80 : 9,384.66 = 4,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.80/9,384.66 = 4,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.80x = 9,384.66 × 4,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.80x = 46,531,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,531,771.98/6,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.71

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