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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.92, 9,690.60 and 4,791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.92, 9,690.60 and 4,791.12 is: 6,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.92 : 9,690.60 = 4,791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.92/9,690.60 = 4,791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.92x = 9,690.60 × 4,791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.92x = 46,428,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,827.47/7,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.34

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