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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.58, 9,658.59 and 4,767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.58, 9,658.59 and 4,767.56 is: 6,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.58 : 9,658.59 = 4,767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.58/9,658.59 = 4,767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.58x = 9,658.59 × 4,767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.58x = 46,047,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,047,859.05/7,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,569.28

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