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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.84, 9,720.37 and 4,656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.84, 9,720.37 and 4,656.84 is: 6,423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.84 : 9,720.37 = 4,656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.84/9,720.37 = 4,656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.84x = 9,720.37 × 4,656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.84x = 45,266,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,177.20/7,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.61

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