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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.79, 9,707.70 and 4,786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.79, 9,707.70 and 4,786.77 is: 6,611.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.79 : 9,707.70 = 4,786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.79/9,707.70 = 4,786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.79x = 9,707.70 × 4,786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.79x = 46,468,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468,527.13/7,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,611.17

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