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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.73, 9,940.40 and 4,687.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.73, 9,940.40 and 4,687.59 is: 7,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.73 : 9,940.40 = 4,687.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.73/9,940.40 = 4,687.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.73x = 9,940.40 × 4,687.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.73x = 46,596,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596,496.20/6,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.60

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