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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.74, 9,681.38 and 4,624.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.74, 9,681.38 and 4,624.37 is: 6,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.74 : 9,681.38 = 4,624.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.74/9,681.38 = 4,624.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.74x = 9,681.38 × 4,624.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.74x = 44,770,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,770,246.38/7,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.31

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