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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.52, 9,709.20 and 4,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.52, 9,709.20 and 4,798.08 is: 6,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.52 : 9,709.20 = 4,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.52/9,709.20 = 4,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.52x = 9,709.20 × 4,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.52x = 46,585,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,518.34/7,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.24

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