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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.77, 9,706.51 and 4,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.77, 9,706.51 and 4,646.76 is: 6,409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.77 : 9,706.51 = 4,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.77/9,706.51 = 4,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.77x = 9,706.51 × 4,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.77x = 45,103,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,103,799.17/7,036.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,409.74

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