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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.82, 9,249.48 and 4,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.82, 9,249.48 and 4,924.14 is: 6,777.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.82 : 9,249.48 = 4,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.82/9,249.48 = 4,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.82x = 9,249.48 × 4,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.82x = 45,545,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,545,734.45/6,719.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,777.82

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