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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.58, 9,670.82 and 4,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.58, 9,670.82 and 4,355.60 is: 6,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.58 : 9,670.82 = 4,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.58/9,670.82 = 4,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.58x = 9,670.82 × 4,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.58x = 42,122,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122,153.46/7,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.52

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