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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.58, 9,661.35 and 4,769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.58, 9,661.35 and 4,769.56 is: 6,572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.58 : 9,661.35 = 4,769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.58/9,661.35 = 4,769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.58x = 9,661.35 × 4,769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.58x = 46,080,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080,388.51/7,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.04

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