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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.64, 9,972.92 and 4,573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.64, 9,972.92 and 4,573.32 is: 6,313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.64 : 9,972.92 = 4,573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.64/9,972.92 = 4,573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.64x = 9,972.92 × 4,573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.64x = 45,609,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609,354.49/7,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.90

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