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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.01, 9,949.97 and 4,789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.01, 9,949.97 and 4,789.26 is: 7,176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.01 : 9,949.97 = 4,789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.01/9,949.97 = 4,789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.01x = 9,949.97 × 4,789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.01x = 47,653,005.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653,005.30/6,640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.65

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