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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.67, 9,675.72 and 4,748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.67, 9,675.72 and 4,748.18 is: 6,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.67 : 9,675.72 = 4,748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.67/9,675.72 = 4,748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.67x = 9,675.72 × 4,748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.67x = 45,942,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942,011.81/7,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.29

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