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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.95, 10,481.76 and 4,489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.95, 10,481.76 and 4,489.93 is: 6,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.95 : 10,481.76 = 4,489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.95/10,481.76 = 4,489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.95x = 10,481.76 × 4,489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.95x = 47,062,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,368.68/6,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.72

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