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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,481.58, 8,952.84 and 4,959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,481.58, 8,952.84 and 4,959.88 is: 6,850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,481.58 : 8,952.84 = 4,959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,481.58/8,952.84 = 4,959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,481.58x = 8,952.84 × 4,959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,481.58x = 44,404,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,989.68/6,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.96

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