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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.05, 9,976.09 and 4,709.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.05, 9,976.09 and 4,709.78 is: 6,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.05 : 9,976.09 = 4,709.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.05/9,976.09 = 4,709.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.05x = 9,976.09 × 4,709.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.05x = 46,985,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,985,160.50/7,227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.29

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