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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.97, 9,686.57 and 4,628.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.97, 9,686.57 and 4,628.35 is: 6,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.97 : 9,686.57 = 4,628.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.97/9,686.57 = 4,628.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.97x = 9,686.57 × 4,628.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.97x = 44,832,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,832,836.26/7,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.20

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