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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.06, 9,977.58 and 4,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.06, 9,977.58 and 4,086.32 is: 5,639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.06 : 9,977.58 = 4,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.06/9,977.58 = 4,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.06x = 9,977.58 × 4,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.06x = 40,771,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,771,534.82/7,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.17

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