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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.92, 9,499.56 and 4,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.92, 9,499.56 and 4,889.68 is: 7,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.92 : 9,499.56 = 4,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.92/9,499.56 = 4,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.92x = 9,499.56 × 4,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.92x = 46,449,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,449,808.54/6,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.66

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