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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.72, 9,996.91 and 4,727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.72, 9,996.91 and 4,727.67 is: 6,521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.72 : 9,996.91 = 4,727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.72/9,996.91 = 4,727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.72x = 9,996.91 × 4,727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.72x = 47,262,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262,091.50/7,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.86

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