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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.67, 9,942.90 and 4,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.67, 9,942.90 and 4,692.04 is: 6,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.67 : 9,942.90 = 4,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.67/9,942.90 = 4,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.67x = 9,942.90 × 4,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.67x = 46,652,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652,484.52/7,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.21

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