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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.26, 9,700.13 and 4,791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.26, 9,700.13 and 4,791.42 is: 6,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.26 : 9,700.13 = 4,791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.26/9,700.13 = 4,791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.26x = 9,700.13 × 4,791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.26x = 46,477,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,477,408.86/7,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.82

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