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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.98, 10,341.90 and 4,843.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.98, 10,341.90 and 4,843.59 is: 6,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.98 : 10,341.90 = 4,843.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.98/10,341.90 = 4,843.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.98x = 10,341.90 × 4,843.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.98x = 50,091,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,091,923.42/7,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.83

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