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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.03, 9,969.52 and 4,707.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.03, 9,969.52 and 4,707.49 is: 6,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.03 : 9,969.52 = 4,707.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.03/9,969.52 = 4,707.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.03x = 9,969.52 × 4,707.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.03x = 46,931,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,931,415.70/7,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.18

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