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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.40, 9,698.10 and 4,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.40, 9,698.10 and 4,753.40 is: 7,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.40 : 9,698.10 = 4,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.40/9,698.10 = 4,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.40x = 9,698.10 × 4,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.40x = 46,098,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,948.54/6,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.50

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