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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.70, 9,662.88 and 4,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.70, 9,662.88 and 4,644.74 is: 6,405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.70 : 9,662.88 = 4,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.70/9,662.88 = 4,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.70x = 9,662.88 × 4,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.70x = 44,881,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,881,565.25/7,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,405.52

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