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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.78, 9,962.54 and 4,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.78, 9,962.54 and 4,771.82 is: 7,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.78 : 9,962.54 = 4,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.78/9,962.54 = 4,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.78x = 9,962.54 × 4,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.78x = 47,539,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,539,447.62/6,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.41

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