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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.27, 9,944.52 and 4,062.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.27, 9,944.52 and 4,062.47 is: 5,606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.27 : 9,944.52 = 4,062.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.27/9,944.52 = 4,062.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.27x = 9,944.52 × 4,062.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.27x = 40,399,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399,264.44/7,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.13

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