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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.55, 9,449.55 and 4,986.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.55, 9,449.55 and 4,986.67 is: 7,481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.55 : 9,449.55 = 4,986.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.55/9,449.55 = 4,986.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.55x = 9,449.55 × 4,986.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.55x = 47,121,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121,755.02/6,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.37

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