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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.66, 9,962.98 and 4,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.66, 9,962.98 and 4,706.56 is: 6,491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.66 : 9,962.98 = 4,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.66/9,962.98 = 4,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.66x = 9,962.98 × 4,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.66x = 46,891,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,891,363.15/7,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.36

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