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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,509.76, 9,748.08 and 4,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,509.76, 9,748.08 and 4,747.56 is: 7,109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,509.76 : 9,748.08 = 4,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,509.76/9,748.08 = 4,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,509.76x = 9,748.08 × 4,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,509.76x = 46,279,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279,594.68/6,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.26

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