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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.68, 9,442.36 and 4,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.68, 9,442.36 and 4,902.70 is: 7,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.68 : 9,442.36 = 4,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.68/9,442.36 = 4,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.68x = 9,442.36 × 4,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.68x = 46,293,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,293,058.37/6,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.48

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