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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.34, 9,686.96 and 4,898.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.34, 9,686.96 and 4,898.98 is: 6,756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.34 : 9,686.96 = 4,898.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.34/9,686.96 = 4,898.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.34x = 9,686.96 × 4,898.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.34x = 47,456,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456,198.81/7,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.93

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