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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.92, 9,962.27 and 4,695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.92, 9,962.27 and 4,695.64 is: 6,480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.92 : 9,962.27 = 4,695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.92/9,962.27 = 4,695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.92x = 9,962.27 × 4,695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.92x = 46,779,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,779,233.50/7,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.99

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