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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.03, 9,938.66 and 4,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.03, 9,938.66 and 4,688.96 is: 6,467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.03 : 9,938.66 = 4,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.03/9,938.66 = 4,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.03x = 9,938.66 × 4,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.03x = 46,601,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601,906.06/7,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,467.07

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