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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,484.98, 9,727.62 and 4,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,484.98, 9,727.62 and 4,851.90 is: 7,277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,484.98 : 9,727.62 = 4,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,484.98/9,727.62 = 4,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,484.98x = 9,727.62 × 4,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,484.98x = 47,197,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,197,439.48/6,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.96

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