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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.68, 10,309.02 and 4,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.68, 10,309.02 and 4,829.80 is: 7,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.68 : 10,309.02 = 4,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.68/10,309.02 = 4,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.68x = 10,309.02 × 4,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.68x = 49,790,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,790,504.80/6,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.70

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