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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.93, 9,996.77 and 4,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.93, 9,996.77 and 4,727.65 is: 6,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.93 : 9,996.77 = 4,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.93/9,996.77 = 4,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.93x = 9,996.77 × 4,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.93x = 47,261,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,229.69/7,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.25

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