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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.72, 9,978.09 and 4,577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.72, 9,978.09 and 4,577.38 is: 6,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.72 : 9,978.09 = 4,577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.72/9,978.09 = 4,577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.72x = 9,978.09 × 4,577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.72x = 45,673,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673,467.49/7,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.46

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