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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,970.67, 10,998.55 and 4,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,970.67, 10,998.55 and 4,614.54 is: 6,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,970.67 : 10,998.55 = 4,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,970.67/10,998.55 = 4,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,970.67x = 10,998.55 × 4,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,970.67x = 50,753,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,753,248.92/7,970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.50

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