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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.43, 9,702.74 and 4,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.43, 9,702.74 and 4,006.76 is: 5,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.43 : 9,702.74 = 4,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.43/9,702.74 = 4,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.43x = 9,702.74 × 4,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.43x = 38,876,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876,481.97/6,479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.98

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