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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.74, 9,708.33 and 4,647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.74, 9,708.33 and 4,647.90 is: 6,412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.74 : 9,708.33 = 4,647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.74/9,708.33 = 4,647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.74x = 9,708.33 × 4,647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.74x = 45,123,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123,347.01/7,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.54

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