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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.56, 9,749.50 and 4,826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.56, 9,749.50 and 4,826.34 is: 6,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.56 : 9,749.50 = 4,826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.56/9,749.50 = 4,826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.56x = 9,749.50 × 4,826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.56x = 47,054,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054,401.83/7,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.57

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