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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.98, 9,309.26 and 5,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.98, 9,309.26 and 5,149.02 is: 7,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.98 : 9,309.26 = 5,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.98/9,309.26 = 5,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.98x = 9,309.26 × 5,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.98x = 47,933,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933,565.93/6,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.55

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