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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.22, 9,997.38 and 5,007.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.22, 9,997.38 and 5,007.29 is: 6,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.22 : 9,997.38 = 5,007.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.22/9,997.38 = 5,007.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.22x = 9,997.38 × 5,007.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.22x = 50,059,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059,730.91/7,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.40

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