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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.88, 9,708.03 and 4,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.88, 9,708.03 and 4,666.92 is: 6,445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.88 : 9,708.03 = 4,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.88/9,708.03 = 4,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.88x = 9,708.03 × 4,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.88x = 45,306,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306,599.37/7,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.78

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