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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.25, 8,993.58 and 4,846.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.25, 8,993.58 and 4,846.77 is: 6,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.25 : 8,993.58 = 4,846.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.25/8,993.58 = 4,846.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.25x = 8,993.58 × 4,846.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.25x = 43,589,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589,813.74/6,522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.25

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