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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,452.70, 9,679.05 and 4,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,452.70, 9,679.05 and 4,994.70 is: 7,492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,452.70 : 9,679.05 = 4,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,452.70/9,679.05 = 4,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,452.70x = 9,679.05 × 4,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,452.70x = 48,343,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343,951.04/6,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.05

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