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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.06, 9,303.56 and 4,858.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.06, 9,303.56 and 4,858.89 is: 6,705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.06 : 9,303.56 = 4,858.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.06/9,303.56 = 4,858.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.06x = 9,303.56 × 4,858.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.06x = 45,204,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204,933.69/6,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.91

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