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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.80, 9,666.86 and 4,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.80, 9,666.86 and 4,618.64 is: 6,366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.80 : 9,666.86 = 4,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.80/9,666.86 = 4,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.80x = 9,666.86 × 4,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.80x = 44,647,746.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,647,746.27/7,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.61

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