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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414.98, 9,625.79 and 4,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414.98, 9,625.79 and 4,854.51 is: 7,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414.98 : 9,625.79 = 4,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414.98/9,625.79 = 4,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414.98x = 9,625.79 × 4,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414.98x = 46,728,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,728,493.81/6,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.28

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