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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.58, 9,800.91 and 4,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.58, 9,800.91 and 4,982.90 is: 7,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.58 : 9,800.91 = 4,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.58/9,800.91 = 4,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.58x = 9,800.91 × 4,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.58x = 48,836,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836,954.44/6,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.20

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