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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.63, 9,718.55 and 4,804.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.63, 9,718.55 and 4,804.84 is: 6,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.63 : 9,718.55 = 4,804.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.63/9,718.55 = 4,804.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.63x = 9,718.55 × 4,804.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.63x = 46,696,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,696,053.76/7,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.31

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