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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,670.70, 11,506.05 and 4,229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,670.70, 11,506.05 and 4,229.82 is: 6,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,670.70 : 11,506.05 = 4,229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,670.70/11,506.05 = 4,229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,670.70x = 11,506.05 × 4,229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,670.70x = 48,668,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,668,520.41/7,670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.73

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