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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.62, 9,902.85 and 4,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.62, 9,902.85 and 4,969.02 is: 7,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.62 : 9,902.85 = 4,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.62/9,902.85 = 4,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.62x = 9,902.85 × 4,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.62x = 49,207,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,207,459.71/6,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.70

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