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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.02, 9,977.46 and 4,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.02, 9,977.46 and 4,086.23 is: 5,639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.02 : 9,977.46 = 4,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.02/9,977.46 = 4,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.02x = 9,977.46 × 4,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.02x = 40,770,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,770,196.38/7,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.02

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