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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,459.10, 9,688.65 and 4,903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,459.10, 9,688.65 and 4,903.90 is: 7,355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,459.10 : 9,688.65 = 4,903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,459.10/9,688.65 = 4,903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,459.10x = 9,688.65 × 4,903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,459.10x = 47,512,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,512,170.74/6,459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.85

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