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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.66, 9,664.74 and 4,612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.66, 9,664.74 and 4,612.54 is: 6,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.66 : 9,664.74 = 4,612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.66/9,664.74 = 4,612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.66x = 9,664.74 × 4,612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.66x = 44,578,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,578,999.84/7,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.28

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