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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.55, 9,976.04 and 4,838.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.55, 9,976.04 and 4,838.58 is: 6,680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.55 : 9,976.04 = 4,838.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.55/9,976.04 = 4,838.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.55x = 9,976.04 × 4,838.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.55x = 48,269,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269,867.62/7,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.44

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