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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.62, 9,708.32 and 4,379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.62, 9,708.32 and 4,379.46 is: 6,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.62 : 9,708.32 = 4,379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.62/9,708.32 = 4,379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.62x = 9,708.32 × 4,379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.62x = 42,517,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517,177.21/7,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.85

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