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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.30, 9,949.59 and 6,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.30, 9,949.59 and 6,246.30 is: 8,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.30 : 9,949.59 = 6,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.30/9,949.59 = 6,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.30x = 9,949.59 × 6,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.30x = 62,148,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,148,124.02/7,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.80

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