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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.73, 9,969.45 and 4,390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.73, 9,969.45 and 4,390.48 is: 6,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.73 : 9,969.45 = 4,390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.73/9,969.45 = 4,390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.73x = 9,969.45 × 4,390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.73x = 43,770,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,770,670.84/7,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.29

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