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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.46, 9,667.16 and 4,651.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.46, 9,667.16 and 4,651.86 is: 6,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.46 : 9,667.16 = 4,651.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.46/9,667.16 = 4,651.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.46x = 9,667.16 × 4,651.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.46x = 44,970,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,970,274.92/7,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.32

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