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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.78, 9,679.05 and 4,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.78, 9,679.05 and 4,220.46 is: 5,823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.78 : 9,679.05 = 4,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.78/9,679.05 = 4,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.78x = 9,679.05 × 4,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.78x = 40,850,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850,043.36/7,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.42

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