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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.70, 9,962.31 and 4,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.70, 9,962.31 and 4,706.04 is: 6,495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.70 : 9,962.31 = 4,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.70/9,962.31 = 4,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.70x = 9,962.31 × 4,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.70x = 46,883,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,029.35/7,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.56

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