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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.93, 9,982.22 and 4,684.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.93, 9,982.22 and 4,684.51 is: 6,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.93 : 9,982.22 = 4,684.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.93/9,982.22 = 4,684.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.93x = 9,982.22 × 4,684.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.93x = 46,761,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,810.95/7,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.45

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