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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.32, 9,662.66 and 4,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.32, 9,662.66 and 4,876.46 is: 6,728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.32 : 9,662.66 = 4,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.32/9,662.66 = 4,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.32x = 9,662.66 × 4,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.32x = 47,119,502.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119,502.29/7,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.17

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