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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,468.76, 9,697.38 and 3,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,468.76, 9,697.38 and 3,004.12 is: 4,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,468.76 : 9,697.38 = 3,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,468.76/9,697.38 = 3,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,468.76x = 9,697.38 × 3,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,468.76x = 29,132,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132,093.21/6,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.51

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