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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.68, 9,995.77 and 4,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.68, 9,995.77 and 4,976.92 is: 6,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.68 : 9,995.77 = 4,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.68/9,995.77 = 4,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.68x = 9,995.77 × 4,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.68x = 49,748,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,748,147.63/7,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.96

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