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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.15, 9,664.85 and 4,740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.15, 9,664.85 and 4,740.44 is: 6,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.15 : 9,664.85 = 4,740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.15/9,664.85 = 4,740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.15x = 9,664.85 × 4,740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.15x = 45,815,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815,641.53/7,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.21

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