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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.24, 9,706.88 and 4,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.24, 9,706.88 and 4,666.24 is: 6,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.24 : 9,706.88 = 4,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.24/9,706.88 = 4,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.24x = 9,706.88 × 4,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.24x = 45,294,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,631.73/7,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.66

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