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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.92, 9,997.62 and 4,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.92, 9,997.62 and 4,376.82 is: 6,038.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.92 : 9,997.62 = 4,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.92/9,997.62 = 4,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.92x = 9,997.62 × 4,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.92x = 43,757,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757,783.17/7,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.12

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