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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.93, 9,706.80 and 4,679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.93, 9,706.80 and 4,679.97 is: 6,451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.93 : 9,706.80 = 4,679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.93/9,706.80 = 4,679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.93x = 9,706.80 × 4,679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.93x = 45,427,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427,532.80/7,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.01

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