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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.32, 9,706.88 and 4,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.32, 9,706.88 and 4,651.03 is: 6,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.32 : 9,706.88 = 4,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.32/9,706.88 = 4,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.32x = 9,706.88 × 4,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.32x = 45,146,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,941.55/7,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.08

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