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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.48, 9,973.80 and 4,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.48, 9,973.80 and 4,434 is: 6,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.48 : 9,973.80 = 4,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.48/9,973.80 = 4,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.48x = 9,973.80 × 4,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.48x = 44,223,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,829.20/7,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.31

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