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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.72, 9,950.71 and 4,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.72, 9,950.71 and 4,842.76 is: 6,688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.72 : 9,950.71 = 4,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.72/9,950.71 = 4,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.72x = 9,950.71 × 4,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.72x = 48,188,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,188,912.47/7,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.52

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