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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.84, 9,710.72 and 4,649.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.84, 9,710.72 and 4,649.82 is: 6,413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.84 : 9,710.72 = 4,649.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.84/9,710.72 = 4,649.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.84x = 9,710.72 × 4,649.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.84x = 45,153,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,100.07/7,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.94

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