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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.25, 8,686.76 and 4,978.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.25, 8,686.76 and 4,978.47 is: 6,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.25 : 8,686.76 = 4,978.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.25/8,686.76 = 4,978.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.25x = 8,686.76 × 4,978.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.25x = 43,246,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,749.16/6,305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.85

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