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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.86, 9,945.97 and 4,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.86, 9,945.97 and 4,694.86 is: 6,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.86 : 9,945.97 = 4,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.86/9,945.97 = 4,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.86x = 9,945.97 × 4,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.86x = 46,694,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,694,936.71/7,205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.13

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