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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.52, 9,744.36 and 4,821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.52, 9,744.36 and 4,821.68 is: 6,654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.52 : 9,744.36 = 4,821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.52/9,744.36 = 4,821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.52x = 9,744.36 × 4,821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.52x = 46,984,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,984,185.72/7,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.49

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