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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.01, 9,977.16 and 4,086.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.01, 9,977.16 and 4,086.13 is: 5,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.01 : 9,977.16 = 4,086.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.01/9,977.16 = 4,086.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.01x = 9,977.16 × 4,086.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.01x = 40,767,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,767,972.79/7,230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.72

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