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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.39, 9,941.81 and 4,849.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.39, 9,941.81 and 4,849.29 is: 6,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.39 : 9,941.81 = 4,849.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.39/9,941.81 = 4,849.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.39x = 9,941.81 × 4,849.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.39x = 48,210,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,210,695.57/7,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.99

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