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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.79, 9,730.54 and 4,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.79, 9,730.54 and 4,022.20 is: 6,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.79 : 9,730.54 = 4,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.79/9,730.54 = 4,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.79x = 9,730.54 × 4,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.79x = 39,138,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,138,177.99/6,483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.31

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