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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.74, 10,398.98 and 4,706.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.74, 10,398.98 and 4,706.05 is: 7,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.74 : 10,398.98 = 4,706.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.74/10,398.98 = 4,706.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.74x = 10,398.98 × 4,706.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.74x = 48,938,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938,125.09/6,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.99

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