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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.68, 9,758.88 and 4,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.68, 9,758.88 and 4,710.96 is: 6,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.68 : 9,758.88 = 4,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.68/9,758.88 = 4,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.68x = 9,758.88 × 4,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.68x = 45,973,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,973,693.32/7,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.94

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