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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.32, 9,982.52 and 4,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.32, 9,982.52 and 4,792.96 is: 7,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.32 : 9,982.52 = 4,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.32/9,982.52 = 4,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.32x = 9,982.52 × 4,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.32x = 47,845,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845,819.06/6,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.30

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