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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.91, 9,891.99 and 4,846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.91, 9,891.99 and 4,846.74 is: 7,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.91 : 9,891.99 = 4,846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.91/9,891.99 = 4,846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.91x = 9,891.99 × 4,846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.91x = 47,943,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943,903.61/6,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.05

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