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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.52, 9,806.44 and 4,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.52, 9,806.44 and 4,687.96 is: 7,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.52 : 9,806.44 = 4,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.52/9,806.44 = 4,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.52x = 9,806.44 × 4,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.52x = 45,972,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972,198.46/6,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.75

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