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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.80, 9,706.80 and 4,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.80, 9,706.80 and 4,847.60 is: 7,257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.80 : 9,706.80 = 4,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.80/9,706.80 = 4,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.80x = 9,706.80 × 4,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.80x = 47,054,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054,683.68/6,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.27

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