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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,485.94, 9,715.97 and 4,999.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,485.94, 9,715.97 and 4,999.97 is: 7,489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,485.94 : 9,715.97 = 4,999.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,485.94/9,715.97 = 4,999.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,485.94x = 9,715.97 × 4,999.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,485.94x = 48,579,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579,484.94/6,485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.97

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