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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.57, 9,668.52 and 4,880.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.57, 9,668.52 and 4,880.73 is: 6,734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.57 : 9,668.52 = 4,880.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.57/9,668.52 = 4,880.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.57x = 9,668.52 × 4,880.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.57x = 47,189,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189,435.62/7,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.07

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