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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.22, 9,996.23 and 4,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.22, 9,996.23 and 4,727.17 is: 6,521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.22 : 9,996.23 = 4,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.22/9,996.23 = 4,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.22x = 9,996.23 × 4,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.22x = 47,253,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,804.95/7,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.17

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