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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.29, 9,787.68 and 4,701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.29, 9,787.68 and 4,701.93 is: 6,485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.29 : 9,787.68 = 4,701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.29/9,787.68 = 4,701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.29x = 9,787.68 × 4,701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.29x = 46,020,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,020,986.22/7,096.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.22

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