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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.98, 10,343.28 and 4,844.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.98, 10,343.28 and 4,844.59 is: 6,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.98 : 10,343.28 = 4,844.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.98/10,343.28 = 4,844.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.98x = 10,343.28 × 4,844.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.98x = 50,108,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,108,950.86/7,499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.21

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