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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.32, 9,973.48 and 4,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.32, 9,973.48 and 4,786.96 is: 7,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.32 : 9,973.48 = 4,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.32/9,973.48 = 4,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.32x = 9,973.48 × 4,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.32x = 47,742,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742,649.82/6,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.27

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