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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.48, 9,942.65 and 4,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.48, 9,942.65 and 4,976.03 is: 7,468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.48 : 9,942.65 = 4,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.48/9,942.65 = 4,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.48x = 9,942.65 × 4,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.48x = 49,474,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474,943.32/6,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.50

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