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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.91, 9,893.49 and 4,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.91, 9,893.49 and 4,847.74 is: 7,273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.91 : 9,893.49 = 4,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.91/9,893.49 = 4,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.91x = 9,893.49 × 4,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.91x = 47,961,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,961,067.21/6,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.54

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