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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.80, 9,662.46 and 4,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.80, 9,662.46 and 4,878.76 is: 6,730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.80 : 9,662.46 = 4,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.80/9,662.46 = 4,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.80x = 9,662.46 × 4,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.80x = 47,140,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140,823.35/7,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.75

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