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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.53, 9,970.22 and 4,707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.53, 9,970.22 and 4,707.99 is: 6,491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.53 : 9,970.22 = 4,707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.53/9,970.22 = 4,707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.53x = 9,970.22 × 4,707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.53x = 46,939,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,939,672.52/7,230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.88

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