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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.40, 9,396.90 and 4,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.40, 9,396.90 and 4,979.40 is: 7,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.40 : 9,396.90 = 4,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.40/9,396.90 = 4,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.40x = 9,396.90 × 4,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.40x = 46,790,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,790,923.86/6,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.25

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