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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,399.70, 8,830.98 and 4,722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,399.70, 8,830.98 and 4,722.04 is: 6,515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,399.70 : 8,830.98 = 4,722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,399.70/8,830.98 = 4,722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,399.70x = 8,830.98 × 4,722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,399.70x = 41,700,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700,240.80/6,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,515.97

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