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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,381.80, 9,555.83 and 4,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,381.80, 9,555.83 and 4,997.92 is: 7,483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,381.80 : 9,555.83 = 4,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,381.80/9,555.83 = 4,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,381.80x = 9,555.83 × 4,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,381.80x = 47,759,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,224.99/6,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.66

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