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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.33, 9,737.62 and 4,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.33, 9,737.62 and 4,698 is: 6,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.33 : 9,737.62 = 4,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.33/9,737.62 = 4,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.33x = 9,737.62 × 4,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.33x = 45,747,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,747,327.02/7,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.25

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