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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.32, 9,974.99 and 4,787.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.32, 9,974.99 and 4,787.96 is: 7,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.32 : 9,974.99 = 4,787.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.32/9,974.99 = 4,787.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.32x = 9,974.99 × 4,787.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.32x = 47,759,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,853.12/6,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.77

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