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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.84, 9,971.82 and 6,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.84, 9,971.82 and 6,388.44 is: 8,810.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.84 : 9,971.82 = 6,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.84/9,971.82 = 6,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.84x = 9,971.82 × 6,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.84x = 63,704,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,704,373.76/7,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.09

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