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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,732.98, 9,281.88 and 4,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,732.98, 9,281.88 and 4,494.08 is: 6,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,732.98 : 9,281.88 = 4,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,732.98/9,281.88 = 4,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,732.98x = 9,281.88 × 4,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,732.98x = 41,713,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,713,511.27/6,732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.40

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