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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.96, 9,746.73 and 4,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.96, 9,746.73 and 4,825.08 is: 6,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.96 : 9,746.73 = 4,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.96/9,746.73 = 4,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.96x = 9,746.73 × 4,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.96x = 47,028,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,028,751.99/7,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.33

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