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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.72, 9,730.34 and 4,759.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.72, 9,730.34 and 4,759.41 is: 7,112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.72 : 9,730.34 = 4,759.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.72/9,730.34 = 4,759.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.72x = 9,730.34 × 4,759.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.72x = 46,310,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,310,677.50/6,510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.99

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