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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.40, 9,858.60 and 4,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.40, 9,858.60 and 4,844.40 is: 7,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.40 : 9,858.60 = 4,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.40/9,858.60 = 4,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.40x = 9,858.60 × 4,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.40x = 47,759,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,001.84/6,572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.60

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