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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.77, 10,311.98 and 4,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.77, 10,311.98 and 4,672.22 is: 7,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.77 : 10,311.98 = 4,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.77/10,311.98 = 4,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.77x = 10,311.98 × 4,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.77x = 48,179,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179,764.27/6,849.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.78

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