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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.96, 9,262.68 and 4,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.96, 9,262.68 and 4,949.76 is: 6,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.96 : 9,262.68 = 4,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.96/9,262.68 = 4,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.96x = 9,262.68 × 4,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.96x = 45,848,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,848,042.96/6,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.76

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