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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.46, 9,748.80 and 4,826.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.46, 9,748.80 and 4,826.58 is: 6,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.46 : 9,748.80 = 4,826.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.46/9,748.80 = 4,826.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.46x = 9,748.80 × 4,826.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.46x = 47,053,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053,363.10/7,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.40

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