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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.93, 9,995.39 and 4,726.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.93, 9,995.39 and 4,726.65 is: 6,522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.93 : 9,995.39 = 4,726.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.93/9,995.39 = 4,726.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.93x = 9,995.39 × 4,726.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.93x = 47,244,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244,686.51/7,242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.87

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