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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.08, 9,738.48 and 4,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.08, 9,738.48 and 4,664.16 is: 6,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.08 : 9,738.48 = 4,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.08/9,738.48 = 4,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.08x = 9,738.48 × 4,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.08x = 45,421,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,421,828.88/7,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.09

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