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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.46, 9,955.17 and 6,478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.46, 9,955.17 and 6,478.74 is: 8,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.46 : 9,955.17 = 6,478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.46/9,955.17 = 6,478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.46x = 9,955.17 × 6,478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.46x = 64,496,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,496,958.09/7,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.24

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