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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.02, 9,951.42 and 4,687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.02, 9,951.42 and 4,687.74 is: 6,470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.02 : 9,951.42 = 4,687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.02/9,951.42 = 4,687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.02x = 9,951.42 × 4,687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.02x = 46,649,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,649,669.59/7,210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.12

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