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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.12, 9,678.52 and 4,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.12, 9,678.52 and 4,782.04 is: 6,589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.12 : 9,678.52 = 4,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.12/9,678.52 = 4,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.12x = 9,678.52 × 4,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.12x = 46,283,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,283,069.78/7,024.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.16

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