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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.04, 9,997 and 4,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.04, 9,997 and 4,729.88 is: 6,522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.04 : 9,997 = 4,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.04/9,997 = 4,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.04x = 9,997 × 4,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.04x = 47,284,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,284,610.36/7,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.88

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