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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.44, 9,935.66 and 6,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.44, 9,935.66 and 6,146.03 is: 8,476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.44 : 9,935.66 = 6,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.44/9,935.66 = 6,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.44x = 9,935.66 × 6,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.44x = 61,064,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064,848.75/7,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.00

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