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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.04, 9,457.08 and 5,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.04, 9,457.08 and 5,099.44 is: 7,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.04 : 9,457.08 = 5,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.04/9,457.08 = 5,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.04x = 9,457.08 × 5,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.04x = 48,225,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,812.04/6,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.25

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