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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,836.62, 10,217.46 and 4,991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,836.62, 10,217.46 and 4,991.62 is: 7,460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,836.62 : 10,217.46 = 4,991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,836.62/10,217.46 = 4,991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,836.62x = 10,217.46 × 4,991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,836.62x = 51,001,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001,677.69/6,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.07

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