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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,619.32, 9,967.44 and 4,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,619.32, 9,967.44 and 4,782.96 is: 7,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,619.32 : 9,967.44 = 4,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,619.32/9,967.44 = 4,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,619.32x = 9,967.44 × 4,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,619.32x = 47,673,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673,866.82/6,619.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.23

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