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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.89, 9,670.42 and 4,490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.89, 9,670.42 and 4,490.79 is: 6,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.89 : 9,670.42 = 4,490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.89/9,670.42 = 4,490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.89x = 9,670.42 × 4,490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.89x = 43,427,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,427,825.43/7,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.22

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