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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.93, 9,942.87 and 4,845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.93, 9,942.87 and 4,845.33 is: 6,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.93 : 9,942.87 = 4,845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.93/9,942.87 = 4,845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.93x = 9,942.87 × 4,845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.93x = 48,176,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176,486.30/7,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.74

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