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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.68, 9,440.87 and 4,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.68, 9,440.87 and 4,901.70 is: 7,346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.68 : 9,440.87 = 4,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.68/9,440.87 = 4,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.68x = 9,440.87 × 4,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.68x = 46,276,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,276,287.97/6,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.98

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