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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748.80, 9,299.52 and 4,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748.80, 9,299.52 and 4,977.60 is: 6,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748.80 : 9,299.52 = 4,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748.80/9,299.52 = 4,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748.80x = 9,299.52 × 4,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748.80x = 46,289,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,290.75/6,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.89

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