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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.55, 9,693.62 and 4,786.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.55, 9,693.62 and 4,786.71 is: 6,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.55 : 9,693.62 = 4,786.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.55/9,693.62 = 4,786.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.55x = 9,693.62 × 4,786.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.55x = 46,400,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,400,547.79/7,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.31

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