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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.22, 9,938.55 and 4,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.22, 9,938.55 and 4,687.12 is: 6,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.22 : 9,938.55 = 4,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.22/9,938.55 = 4,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.22x = 9,938.55 × 4,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.22x = 46,583,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,583,176.48/7,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.30

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