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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.68, 9,686.40 and 4,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.68, 9,686.40 and 4,363.76 is: 6,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.68 : 9,686.40 = 4,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.68/9,686.40 = 4,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.68x = 9,686.40 × 4,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.68x = 42,269,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269,124.86/7,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.23

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