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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.07, 9,666.45 and 4,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.07, 9,666.45 and 4,879.23 is: 6,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.07 : 9,666.45 = 4,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.07/9,666.45 = 4,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.07x = 9,666.45 × 4,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.07x = 47,164,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164,832.83/7,006.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.00

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