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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.07, 10,858.46 and 4,326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.07, 10,858.46 and 4,326.21 is: 6,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.07 : 10,858.46 = 4,326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.07/10,858.46 = 4,326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.07x = 10,858.46 × 4,326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.07x = 46,975,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975,956.61/7,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.06

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