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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.98, 9,548.21 and 4,980.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.98, 9,548.21 and 4,980.78 is: 7,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.98 : 9,548.21 = 4,980.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.98/9,548.21 = 4,980.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.98x = 9,548.21 × 4,980.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.98x = 47,557,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,557,533.40/6,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.20

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