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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.88, 9,994.32 and 4,732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.88, 9,994.32 and 4,732.16 is: 6,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.88 : 9,994.32 = 4,732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.88/9,994.32 = 4,732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.88x = 9,994.32 × 4,732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.88x = 47,294,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294,671.36/7,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.31

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