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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.51, 9,946.58 and 4,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.51, 9,946.58 and 4,684.24 is: 6,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.51 : 9,946.58 = 4,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.51/9,946.58 = 4,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.51x = 9,946.58 × 4,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.51x = 46,592,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,167.90/7,206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.29

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