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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.46, 9,740.52 and 4,820.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.46, 9,740.52 and 4,820.58 is: 6,655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.46 : 9,740.52 = 4,820.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.46/9,740.52 = 4,820.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.46x = 9,740.52 × 4,820.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.46x = 46,954,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,955.90/7,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.12

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