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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.47, 9,985.66 and 4,894.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.47, 9,985.66 and 4,894.59 is: 7,334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.47 : 9,985.66 = 4,894.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.47/9,985.66 = 4,894.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.47x = 9,985.66 × 4,894.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.47x = 48,875,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,875,764.32/6,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.89

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