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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,678.24, 10,019.52 and 4,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,678.24, 10,019.52 and 4,704 is: 7,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,678.24 : 10,019.52 = 4,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,678.24/10,019.52 = 4,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,678.24x = 10,019.52 × 4,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,678.24x = 47,131,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131,822.08/6,678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.52

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